Onosma | |
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Onosma simplicissima ssp. volgensis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Boraginales |
Family: | Boraginaceae |
Subfamily: | Boraginoideae |
Genus: |
Onosma L. |
Type species | |
Onosma echioides | |
Species [1] | |
235; see text | |
Synonyms [1] | |
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Onosma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. They are native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. They grow in dry, sunny habitats with rocky, sandy substrates. [2] Some are popular as rock garden plants. [3]
Estimates of the number of species in the genus range from about 85 [4] or 88 [5] to 150. [2] [6] As of July 2024 Plants of the World Online accepts 235 species. [1] The systematics are unclear and the group is in need of study and revision. [2]
As of July 2024, Plants of the World Online accepts 235 species. [1] Selected species include:
Onosma | |
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Onosma simplicissima ssp. volgensis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Boraginales |
Family: | Boraginaceae |
Subfamily: | Boraginoideae |
Genus: |
Onosma L. |
Type species | |
Onosma echioides | |
Species [1] | |
235; see text | |
Synonyms [1] | |
|
Onosma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. They are native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. They grow in dry, sunny habitats with rocky, sandy substrates. [2] Some are popular as rock garden plants. [3]
Estimates of the number of species in the genus range from about 85 [4] or 88 [5] to 150. [2] [6] As of July 2024 Plants of the World Online accepts 235 species. [1] The systematics are unclear and the group is in need of study and revision. [2]
As of July 2024, Plants of the World Online accepts 235 species. [1] Selected species include: