🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Cyrillaceae

2 species · Plantae · Order Ericales

Cyrillaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

Its fruits are five-winged, yellowish drupes shaped like buckwheat, a feature that gives the species its common name.
It is most easily recognized by its white flowers, which are prominent on the plant during the summer.

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Representative Cyrillaceae Species

Cliftonia monophylla (Lam.) Britton ex Sarg.

Cliftonia monophylla is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree that attracts pollinators…

Cyrilla racemiflora L.

Cyrilla racemiflora L. is a variable woody plant, growing as a large tree in tro…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Cyrillaceae?

Cyrillaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its fruits are five-winged, yellowish drupes shaped like buckwheat, a feature that gives the species its common name. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Cyrillaceae?

Cyrillaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It is most easily recognized by its white flowers, which are prominent on the plant during the summer.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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