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Where do members of the Asteraceae family grow?
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Asterales
True, or English, daisy (Bellis perennis).
Members of the Asteraceae family are found in nearly every terrestrial habitat across the globe. While the majority of these plants are herbs located in temperate and subtropical regions, the family is widely distributed and highly adaptable.12
Many species thrive in harsh or specialized environments, including:
* Sand dunes and cliff crevices1
* Talus slopes1
* Alkaline, gypsiferous, or seleniferous soils1
* Disturbed sites and fields near human habitations1
Additionally, while most members are terrestrial, a small number of species are aquatic.1