How to Identify Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 305 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Boraginaceae Species
Moltkiopsis ciliata (Forssk.) I.M.Johnst.
Moltkiopsis ciliata (Forssk.) I.M.Johnst.
Moltkiopsis ciliata is the only species in the monotypic flowering plant genus M…
Plagiobothrys scouleri (Hook. & Arn.) I.M.Johnst.
Plagiobothrys scouleri (Hook. & Arn.) I.M.Johnst.
Plagiobothrys scouleri is an annual hairy herb with small white-centered yellow …
Cryptantha leiocarpa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Greene
Cryptantha leiocarpa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Greene
Cryptantha leiocarpa, or coastal cryptantha, is a small annual flowering herb na…
Lithospermum ruderale Douglas ex Lehm.
Lithospermum ruderale Douglas ex Lehm.
Lithospermum ruderale is a perennial herb native to western North America, histo…
Anchusa capensis Thunb.
Anchusa capensis Thunb.
Anchusa capensis is a Boraginaceae flowering plant native to southern Africa, wi…
Pulmonaria rubra Schott
Pulmonaria rubra Schott
Pulmonaria rubra, or red lungwort, is a clump-forming perennial flowering plant …
Cryptantha microstachys (Greene ex A.Gray) Greene
Cryptantha microstachys (Greene ex A.Gray) Greene
Tejon cryptantha (Cryptantha microstachys) is an annual flowering borage native …
Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm.fil.) R.Br.
Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm.fil.) R.Br.
Trichodesma zeylanicum is an herb or shrub found across multiple Australian regi…
Lithospermum virginianum L.
Lithospermum virginianum L.
Lithospermum virginianum (syn. Onosmodium virginianum) is a perennial plant nati…
Amsinckia calycina (Moris) Chater
Amsinckia calycina (Moris) Chater
Amsinckia calycina is a poisonous annual flowering herb in the Boraginaceae fami…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pulmonaria mollis Wulfen ex Hornem.
Pulmonaria mollis Wulfen ex Hornem.
Pulmonaria mollis Wulfen ex Hornem. is a perennial herb native to parts of Europ…
Lithospermum caroliniense (J.F.Gmel.) Mac Mill.
Lithospermum caroliniense (J.F.Gmel.) Mac Mill.
Lithospermum caroliniense, or hairy puccoon, is a yellow-flowered hairy plant us…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Boraginaceae?
Boraginaceae plants belong to the Boraginales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 305 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 Boraginaceae?
Boraginaceae is classified in the order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 305 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Boraginaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Boraginaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Boraginaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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