Genus Viola
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Belonging to the family Violaceae, the genus Viola is an exceptionally large group comprising 1,017 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with temperate environments. It is predominantly composed of herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 1,017 taxa (860 base species, 157 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (357), Europe (289), North America (209)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (735), Subalpine Or Subarctic (107), Subtropical (64)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (628), Shrubs (131), Annuals & Biennials (60)
1,019 taxa found