Genus Potentilla
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Herbaceous perennials make up the vast majority of the genus Potentilla, a member of the Rosaceae family, which comprises 733 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. It is primarily associated with temperate regions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 733 taxa (569 base species, 164 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (371), North America (248), Europe (170)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (567), Subalpine Or Subarctic (92), Subtropical (21)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (615), Shrubs (42), Annuals & Biennials (10)
733 taxa found