How to Identify Caprifoliaceae
Caprifoliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Dipsacales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 187 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Caprifoliaceae Species
Lonicera implexa Aiton
Lonicera implexa Aiton
Lonicera implexa is a Mediterranean-native climbing honeysuckle sometimes cultiv…
Lomelosia caucasica (M.Bieb.) Greuter & Burdet
Lomelosia caucasica (M.Bieb.) Greuter & Burdet
Lomelosia caucasica is a clump-forming perennial flowering plant native to parts…
Cephalaria gigantea (Ledeb.) Bobrov
Cephalaria gigantea (Ledeb.) Bobrov
Cephalaria gigantea is an ornamental flowering perennial native to the Caucasus …
Diervilla rivularis Gatt.
Diervilla rivularis Gatt.
Diervilla rivularis is a threatened perennial shrub native to the southern Appal…
Centranthus macrosiphon Boiss.
Centranthus macrosiphon Boiss.
Centranthus macrosiphon, long-spurred valerian, is an annual flowering herb nati…
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench is a monoecious rhizomatous shrub native to ce…
Weigela florida (Bunge) A.DC.
Weigela florida (Bunge) A.DC.
Weigela florida is a deciduous flowering shrub native to East Asia and the Russi…
Abelia chinensis R.Br.
Abelia chinensis R.Br.
Abelia chinensis R.Br. is a cold-resistant deciduous ornamental shrub native to …
Valeriana saxatilis L.
Valeriana saxatilis L.
Valeriana saxatilis (rock valerian) is a European flowering plant in Caprifoliac…
Plectritis ciliosa (Greene) Jeps.
Plectritis ciliosa (Greene) Jeps.
Longspur seablush (Plectritis ciliosa) is an annual pink-flowered herb native to…
Symphoricarpos albus (L.) K.Koch
Symphoricarpos albus (L.) K.Koch
Symphoricarpos albus is a deciduous shrub native to North America, with varied u…
⚠️ Poisonous
Weigela hortensis (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch
Weigela hortensis (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch
Weigela hortensis is a rounded flowering shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family, nat…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Caprifoliaceae?
Caprifoliaceae plants belong to the Dipsacales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 187 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 Caprifoliaceae?
Caprifoliaceae is classified in the order Dipsacales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 187 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Caprifoliaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Caprifoliaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Caprifoliaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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