Genus Saussurea
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Herbaceous perennials make up the vast majority of the genus Saussurea, a member of the Asteraceae family, which comprises 579 taxa. It is native to North America, Europe, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. It is most often linked to temperate and subalpine or subarctic environments.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 579 taxa (521 base species, 58 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (542), Tropical Asia (105), Europe (19)
- Primary Climates: Subalpine Or Subarctic (167), Temperate (135), Subtropical (1)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (180), Shrubs (1), Annuals & Biennials (1)
579 taxa found