Berberidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 67 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Berberidaceae plants belong to the Ranunculales order in the Plantae kingdom. Useful distinguishing features are that B. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Berberidaceae is classified in the order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Before 1996, the genus was considered to contain only a single species; in 1996, Govaerts recognized that Pakistani populations belong to a separate, distinct second species.
Yes, some Berberidaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Berberidaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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