About Dodartia orientalis L.
Taxonomic Classification
Dodartia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Mazaceae plant family.
Accepted Species
Currently, only one species in this genus is accepted: Dodartia orientalis.
Native Distribution
This species is native to a wide range of regions including Ukraine, Russia, Anatolia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Altai, northern China, and Mongolia.
Growth Habit & Ecological Role
Dodartia orientalis is a weedy perennial plant, and it is consumed by saiga antelope.