Dipsacaceae

  • Family

    Dipsacaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Dipsacaceae

  • 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.

  • 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.