Genus Stipa
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Found natively in South America, Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Stipa, a member of the Poaceae family, is a large group comprising 190 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 190 taxa (169 base species, 21 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (125), Europe (55), Tropical Asia (33)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (154), Subtropical (16), Subalpine Or Subarctic (12)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (190), Herbaceous Perennials (189), Annuals & Biennials (1)
190 taxa found