Moringaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Moringa oleifera Lam.
Moringa oleifera Lam. is a deciduous tree cultivated for food, water purificatio…
⚠️ Poisonous
Moringa ovalifolia Dinter & Berger
Moringa ovalifolia is a succulent deciduous tree native to Namibia and southwest…
Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori
Moringa peregrina is a small deciduous tree native to northeast Africa and south…
Moringaceae plants belong to the Brassicales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its fruits are distinct, can be seen hanging from the tree's branches year-round, are narrowly cylindrical, grow up to 30 cm long, and have deep longitudinal grooves. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Moringaceae is classified in the order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Moringaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Moringaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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