Genus Antennaria in Family Asteraceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Antennaria alpina
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Antennaria anaphaloides
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Antennaria arcuata
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Antennaria argentea
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Antennaria aromatica
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Antennaria boecheriana
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Antennaria canescens
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Antennaria carpatica
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Antennaria carpatica
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Antennaria caucasica
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Antennaria chilensis
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Antennaria corymbosa
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Antennaria densifolia
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Antennaria dimorpha
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Antennaria dioica
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Antennaria dioiciformis
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Antennaria flagellaris
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Antennaria friesiana
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Antennaria geyeri
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Antennaria howellii
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Antennaria lanata
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Antennaria luzuloides
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Antennaria marginata
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Antennaria media
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Antennaria microphylla
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Antennaria monocephala
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Antennaria neglecta
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Antennaria nordhageniana
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Antennaria parlinii
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Antennaria parviflora
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Antennaria parvifolia
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Antennaria plantaginea
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Antennaria plantaginifolia
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Antennaria plantaginifolia
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Antennaria pseudoarenicola
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Antennaria pulchella
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Antennaria pulcherrima
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Antennaria racemosa
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Antennaria rosea
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Antennaria rosulata
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Antennaria rousseaui
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Antennaria sawyeri
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Antennaria sleumeri
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Antennaria soliceps
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Antennaria solitaria
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Antennaria stenophylla
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Antennaria suffrutescens
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Antennaria umbrinella
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Antennaria virginica