Genus Rorippa
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Belonging to the family Brassicaceae, the genus Rorippa is a group comprising 114 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, Temperate Asia, and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with subtropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 114 taxa (102 base species, 12 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (33), Temperate Asia (28), South America (26)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (68), Subtropical (18), Seasonally Dry Tropical (15)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (51), Herbaceous Perennials (45), Shrubs (2)
114 taxa found