Key Identification Features
- This variability led to the species being historically split into at least two distinct species: E.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Ehretiaceae
Ehretiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 25 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ehretiaceae Species
Tiquilia canescens (DC.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia canescens (DC.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia canescens, woody crinklemat, is a small perennial desert shrub found in…
Tiquilia palmeri (A.Gray) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia palmeri (A.Gray) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia palmeri is a woody perennial herb that acts as the main host for the ra…
Ehretia anacua (Terán & Berl.) I.M.Johnst.
Ehretia anacua (Terán & Berl.) I.M.Johnst.
Ehretia anacua, or anacua, is a small partial evergreen tree whose drupes are ea…
Halgania cyanea Lindl.
Halgania cyanea Lindl.
Halgania cyanea is a small blue-flowered perennial shrub found across multiple r…
Ehretia rigida (Thunb.) Druce
Ehretia rigida (Thunb.) Druce
Ehretia rigida, the puzzle bush, is a hardy deciduous small tree native to south…
Tiquilia plicata (Torr.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia plicata (Torr.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia plicata is a short perennial subshrub found in lower elevation deserts …
Ehretia microphylla Lam.
Ehretia microphylla Lam.
Ehretia microphylla Lam. is a deciduous shrub with a broad Asian to Australasian…
Ehretia saligna R.Br.
Ehretia saligna R.Br.
Ehretia saligna, the peach bush, is a variable Australian shrub or small tree wi…
Halgania andromedifolia Behr & F.Muell. ex F.Muell.
Halgania andromedifolia Behr & F.Muell. ex F.Muell.
Halgania andromedifolia (lavender halgania) is a small Australian flowering shru…
Tiquilia nuttallii (Benth. ex Hook.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia nuttallii (Benth. ex Hook.) A.T.Richardson
Tiquilia nuttallii is an annual subshrub-like desert plant native primarily to w…
Ehretia acuminata R.Br.
Ehretia acuminata R.Br.
Ehretia acuminata is a medium-to-large tree native to Asia and Australia, introd…
Ehretia tinifolia L.
Ehretia tinifolia L.
Ehretia tinifolia L. is a small woody perennial tree native to North and Central…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ehretiaceae?
Ehretiaceae plants belong to the Boraginales order in the Plantae kingdom. This variability led to the species being historically split into at least two distinct species: E. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ehretiaceae?
Ehretiaceae is classified in the order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 25 accepted species worldwide.
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