How to Identify Onagraceae

Onagraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 237 accepted species worldwide.

Representative Onagraceae Species

How to identify Fuchsia encliandra (Zucc.) Steud.

Fuchsia encliandra (Zucc.) Steud.

Fuchsia encliandra (Zucc.) Steud.

Fuchsia encliandra is a subdioecious shrub native to seasonally dry tropical mou…

How to identify Epilobium palustre L.

Epilobium palustre L.

Epilobium palustre L.

Epilobium palustre L. is a hairy perennial flowering herb with morphological div…

How to identify Oenothera drummondii Hook.

Oenothera drummondii Hook.

Oenothera drummondii Hook.

Oenothera drummondii is a flowering Onagraceae species native to Mexico and the …

How to identify Camissoniopsis lewisii (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Camissoniopsis lewisii (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Camissoniopsis lewisii (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Camissoniopsis lewisii is an annual herb with yellow-spotted flowers and coiled …

How to identify Oenothera linifolia Nutt.

Oenothera linifolia Nutt.

Oenothera linifolia Nutt.

Oenothera linifolia, or threadleaf evening primrose, is an annual flowering herb…

How to identify Circaea canadensis (L.) Hill

Circaea canadensis (L.) Hill

Circaea canadensis (L.) Hill

Circaea canadensis is a perennial herb found in eastern North American forests, …

How to identify Epilobium glaberrimum Barbey

Epilobium glaberrimum Barbey

Epilobium glaberrimum Barbey

Epilobium glaberrimum, glaucous willowherb, is a clumping perennial wildflower n…

How to identify Clarkia biloba (Durand) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Clarkia biloba (Durand) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Clarkia biloba (Durand) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Clarkia biloba is an annual herb with two-lobed, pink to magenta petals and prot…

How to identify Clarkia rubicunda (Lindl.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Clarkia rubicunda (Lindl.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Clarkia rubicunda (Lindl.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Clarkia rubicunda, or Ruby Chalice Clarkia, is an endemic California flowering p…

How to identify Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop.

Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop.

Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop.

Chamaenerion angustifolium (fireweed) is a northern hemisphere pioneer herb with…

How to identify Chamaenerion latifolium (L.) Sweet

Chamaenerion latifolium (L.) Sweet

Chamaenerion latifolium (L.) Sweet

Chamaenerion latifolium is an edible circumboreal flowering plant, the national …

How to identify Fuchsia vulcanica André

Fuchsia vulcanica André

Fuchsia vulcanica André

Fuchsia vulcanica (Azufral volcano fuchsia) is an Onagraceae shrub native to Col…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Onagraceae?

Onagraceae plants belong to the Myrtales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 237 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Onagraceae?

Onagraceae is classified in the order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 237 accepted species worldwide.

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