Dipsacaceae
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Family
Dipsacaceae (Magnoliophyta)
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Scientific Name
Dipsacaceae
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Description
Number of genera: 10
Number of species: 270
Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is native to Eurasia and Africa, especially in and directly east of the Mediterranean region. The most familiar species in North America is Dipsacus sylvestris, which has become a widespread weed.
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Floras and Monographs
Dipsacaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.