How to Identify Berberidaceae
Berberidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 67 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Berberidaceae Species
Berberis cretica L.
Berberis cretica L.
Berberis cretica L. is a spiny flowering shrub in the barberry family native to …
Jeffersonia diphylla (L.) Pers.
Jeffersonia diphylla (L.) Pers.
Jeffersonia diphylla, twinleaf, is a small spring ephemeral native to eastern No…
⚠️ Poisonous
Leontice leontopetalum L.
Leontice leontopetalum L.
Leontice leontopetalum is a vulnerable perennial herb with tuberous roots used f…
Vancouveria planipetala Calloni
Vancouveria planipetala Calloni
Vancouveria planipetala is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to the western US…
Caulophyllum giganteum (Farw.) H.Loconte & W.H.Blackw.
Caulophyllum giganteum (Farw.) H.Loconte & W.H.Blackw.
Northern blue cohosh, Caulophyllum giganteum, is a flowering barberry native to …
Epimedium alpinum L.
Epimedium alpinum L.
Epimedium alpinum, or alpine barrenwort, is a dwarf perennial flowering plant na…
Berberis darwinii Hook.
Berberis darwinii Hook.
Berberis darwinii Hook. is a spiny evergreen shrub with edible acidic berries, p…
Berberis hispanica Boiss. & Reut.
Berberis hispanica Boiss. & Reut.
Berberis hispanica is a deciduous Mediterranean mountain shrub with yellow flowe…
Berberis morrisonensis Hayata
Berberis morrisonensis Hayata
Berberis morrisonensis Hayata is a slightly shade-loving deciduous shrub native …
Diphylleia grayi F.Schmidt
Diphylleia grayi F.Schmidt
Diphylleia grayi is a small Japanese/Sakhalin mountain plant with water-transpar…
Vancouveria chrysantha Greene
Vancouveria chrysantha Greene
Vancouveria chrysantha is a yellow-flowered rhizomatous perennial herb native to…
Mahonia nervosa (Pursh) Nutt.
Mahonia nervosa (Pursh) Nutt.
Mahonia nervosa, or low Oregon-grape, is an evergreen shrub native to the Pacifi…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Berberidaceae?
Berberidaceae plants belong to the Ranunculales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 67 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 Berberidaceae?
Berberidaceae is classified in the order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 67 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Berberidaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Berberidaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Berberidaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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