Diapensiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Shortia galacifolia Torr. & A.Gray
Shortia galacifolia is an endemic relict shade-loving flowering plant native to …
⚠️ Poisonous
Diapensia lapponica L.
Diapensia lapponica (the pincushion plant) is a slow-growing Arctic-alpine cushi…
Pyxidanthera brevifolia Wells
Pyxidanthera brevifolia, littleleaf pixiemoss, is a distinct plant species found…
Galax urceolata (Poir.) Brummitt
Galax urceolata is an evergreen perennial herb harvested for floristry, used in …
Pyxidanthera barbulata Michx.
Flowering pixiemoss (Pyxidanthera barbulata) is a mat-forming subshrub native to…
Diapensiaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. In locations like Newfoundland, different individual plants have two distinct blooming periods: early June, and the more frequent August blooming period. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Diapensiaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. brevifolia as a separate distinct species.
Yes, some Diapensiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Diapensiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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