🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Datiscaceae

2 species · Plantae · Order Cucurbitales

Datiscaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Datiscaceae Species

How to identify Datisca cannabina L.

Datisca cannabina L.

Datisca cannabina L.

Datisca cannabina, false hemp, is a rare androdioecious flowering perennial nati…
How to identify Datisca glomerata (C.Presl) Baill.

Datisca glomerata (C.Presl) Baill.

Datisca glomerata (C.Presl) Baill.

Datisca glomerata, or Durango root, is a toxic androdioecious perennial herb nat…

⚠️ Poisonous
Browse all 2 Datiscaceae species →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Datiscaceae?

Datiscaceae plants belong to the Cucurbitales order in the Plantae kingdom. This plant is an erect perennial herb with distinctive long, pointed leaves that are often sharply serrated. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Datiscaceae?

Datiscaceae is classified in the order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

⚠️ Are any Datiscaceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Datiscaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Datiscaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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