Alismataceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Alismatales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 35 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Sagittaria sagittifolia L.
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Baldellia ranunculoides (L.) Parl.
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Echinodorus berteroi (Spreng.) Fassett
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Sagittaria longiloba Engelm. ex J.G.Sm.
Sagittaria longiloba is a monoecious perennial aquatic plant native to the Ameri…
Limnocharis flava (L.) Buchenau
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Sagittaria kurziana Glück
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Sagittaria teres S.Watson
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Sagittaria trifolia L.
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Aquarius cordifolius (L.) Christenh. & Byng
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Sagittaria platyphylla (Engelm.) J.G.Sm.
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Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
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⚠️ Poisonous
Alisma gramineum Lej.
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Alismataceae plants belong to the Alismatales order in the Plantae kingdom. A single facial gland sits close to the beak, and may be indistinct or entirely absent. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Alismataceae is classified in the order Alismatales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Leaf blades have distinct lines of translucent markings, are shaped ovate to elliptic, 6.
Yes, some Alismataceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Alismataceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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