How to Identify Plantaginaceae
Plantaginaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 561 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Plantaginaceae Species
Leucospora multifida (Michx.) Nutt.
Leucospora multifida (Michx.) Nutt.
Leucospora multifida is a small North American wetland plant with deeply dissect…
Matourea azurea (Linden) Colletta & V.C.Souza
Matourea azurea (Linden) Colletta & V.C.Souza
Matourea azurea, called the Amazon blue, is a subshrub native to southeastern Br…
Littorella uniflora (L.) Asch.
Littorella uniflora (L.) Asch.
Littorella uniflora, or shoreweed, is a native European aquatic flowering plant …
Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.
Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.
Bacopa rotundifolia is an aquatic water hyssop native to central US, invasive el…
Plantago rugelii Decne.
Plantago rugelii Decne.
Plantago rugelii Decne. is a perennial herb recognizable by reddish-purple petio…
Penstemon clevelandii A.Gray
Penstemon clevelandii A.Gray
Penstemon clevelandii is an herbaceous flowering plant native to southern Califo…
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Bacopa monnieri is a widespread non-aromatic marsh herb with known reported huma…
Plantago albicans L.
Plantago albicans L.
Plantago albicans L. is a self-supporting perennial herb in Plantaginaceae, grow…
Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small
Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small
Mecardonia procumbens is an annual or perennial herb native to the Americas, now…
Veronica densifolia (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Veronica densifolia (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Veronica densifolia is a small prostrate alpine shrub native to alpine New South…
Kickxia commutata (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Fritsch
Kickxia commutata (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Fritsch
Kickxia commutata, the Mediterranean fluellen, is a small self-supporting perenn…
Penstemon canescens (Britton) Britton
Penstemon canescens (Britton) Britton
Penstemon canescens is an herbaceous flowering plant native to the eastern Unite…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Plantaginaceae?
Plantaginaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 561 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 Plantaginaceae?
Plantaginaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 561 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Plantaginaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Plantaginaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Plantaginaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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