Key Identification Features
- It produces pinnate blue-green leaves 30–50 cm (12–20 inches) long, which carry a distinctive musky odour.
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Melianthaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Geraniales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Melianthaceae plants belong to the Geraniales order in the Plantae kingdom. It produces pinnate blue-green leaves 30–50 cm (12–20 inches) long, which carry a distinctive musky odour. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Melianthaceae is classified in the order Geraniales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Melianthaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Melianthaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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