Genus Scleranthus
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Widespread across Europe and natively found in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Scleranthus, a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, is a group comprising 26 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 26 taxa (13 base species, 13 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (20), Temperate Asia (10), Australasia (9)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (25), Subtropical (3)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (11), Annuals & Biennials (8), Shrubs (3)
28 taxa found