Genus Tanacetum
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Widespread across Europe and natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, the genus Tanacetum, a member of the Asteraceae family, is a large group comprising 176 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with temperate regions. It is predominantly composed of herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 176 taxa (134 base species, 42 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (158), Europe (32), Tropical Asia (19)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (110), Subalpine Or Subarctic (17), Subtropical (3)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (60), Shrubs (22), Annuals & Biennials (2)
176 taxa found