Namaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Nama aretioides (Hook. & Arn.) Brand
Nama aretioides, or ground nama, is a low hairy annual flowering plant native to…
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.Heller
Eriodictyon trichocalyx is a shrub native to Southern California and Baja Califo…
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Greene
Eriodictyon californicum is a fire-adapted evergreen shrub native to western Nor…
Nama lobbii A.Gray
Nama lobbii A.Gray is a mat-forming rhizomatous perennial herb recommended as gr…
Eriodictyon angustifolium Nutt.
Eriodictyon angustifolium is a Baja California plant whose extracts and tea are …
Eriodictyon sessilifolium Greene
Eriodictyon sessilifolium is a perennial lilac-purple flowered shrub native to n…
Eriodictyon crassifolium Benth.
Eriodictyon crassifolium is a native shrub of California and Baja California wit…
⚠️ Poisonous
Nama demissa A.Gray
Nama demissa (purple mat) is a low-growing flowering plant that blooms February–…
Eriodictyon tomentosum Benth.
Eriodictyon tomentosum is a silvery-haired shrub endemic to California Coast Ran…
Eriodictyon traskiae Eastw.
Eriodictyon traskiae is a gray-green woolly shrub endemic to California chaparra…
Eriodictyon altissimum P.V.Wells
Eriodictyon altissimum P.V.Wells is an erect shrub with characteristic bark, lea…
Turricula parryi (A.Gray) J.F.Macbr.
Turricula parryi, common name poodle-dog bush, is a perennial shrub endemic to s…
Namaceae plants belong to the Boraginales order in the Plantae kingdom. For identification, this species' flower clusters and hairy stem are similar to those of many plants in the genus Phacelia, but it can be distinguished by its greater height. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Namaceae is classified in the order Boraginales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Additional distinguishing features separate yerba santa from Turricula parryi.
Yes, some Namaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Namaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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