Genus Sagina
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Classified within the Caryophyllaceae family, the genus Sagina is a group comprising 52 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with montane tropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 52 taxa (39 base species, 13 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (25), Temperate Asia (17), Tropical Asia (15)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (37), Montane Tropical (8), Subalpine Or Subarctic (6)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (27), Annuals & Biennials (13), Shrubs (6)
52 taxa found