How to Identify Polygalaceae
Polygalaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Fabales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 95 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Polygalaceae Species
Polygala alpestris Rchb.
Polygala alpestris Rchb.
Polygala alpestris Rchb. is a flowering milkwort plant species described in 1823…
Comesperma scoparium Drumm.
Comesperma scoparium Drumm.
Comesperma scoparium (broom milkwort) is a small blue-flowered Polygalaceae shru…
Polygala hottentotta C.Presl
Polygala hottentotta C.Presl
Polygala hottentotta is a flowering plant in the milkwort family native to south…
Comesperma retusum Labill.
Comesperma retusum Labill.
Comesperma retusum is a small Australian shrub that grows in bogs and swamps, wi…
Polygala fruticosa P.J.Bergius
Polygala fruticosa P.J.Bergius
Polygala fruticosa, the sweet pea shrub, is a flowering milkwort native to south…
Polygaloides chamaebuxus (L.) O.Schwarz
Polygaloides chamaebuxus (L.) O.Schwarz
Polygaloides chamaebuxus is a low hardy European alpine plant widely cultivated …
Polygala paniculata L.
Polygala paniculata L.
Polygala paniculata L. is an annual flowering herb in the milkwort family, nativ…
Polygala umbellata L.
Polygala umbellata L.
Polygala umbellata is a flowering plant in the milkwort family, endemic to South…
Bredemeyera colletioides (Phil.) Chodat
Bredemeyera colletioides (Phil.) Chodat
Hualania is a monotypic flowering plant genus from Polygalaceae, with its only e…
Muraltia heisteria (L.) DC.
Muraltia heisteria (L.) DC.
Muraltia heisteria is a prickly South African shrub introduced to Australia, use…
Polygala virgata Thunb.
Polygala virgata Thunb.
Polygala virgata Thunb. is a short-lived African evergreen shrub grown ornamenta…
Polygala tatarinowii Regel
Polygala tatarinowii Regel
Polygala tatarinowii Regel is a small herbaceous flowering plant in the milkwort…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Polygalaceae?
Polygalaceae plants belong to the Fabales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 95 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 Polygalaceae?
Polygalaceae is classified in the order Fabales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 95 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Polygalaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Polygalaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Polygalaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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