Phytolaccaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Petiveria alliacea L.
Petiveria alliacea is a herbaceous shrub native to the Americas, used as a bat a…
Phytolacca icosandra L.
Phytolacca icosandra, also called button or tropical pokeweed, is a flowering pl…
Phytolacca americana L.
Phytolacca americana, common pokeweed, is a toxic North American perennial herb …
⚠️ Poisonous
Phytolacca heterotepala H.Walter
Mexican pokeweed (Phytolacca heterotepala) is a Phytolaccaceae species native to…
Phytolacca acinosa Roxb.
Phytolacca acinosa Roxb., or Indian pokeweed, is a toxic Himalayan hyperaccumula…
Rivina humilis L.
Rivina humilis (pigeonberry) is an evergreen perennial herb grown ornamentally a…
Phytolacca rivinoides Kunth & Bouché
Phytolacca rivinoides, commonly Venezuelan pokeweed, is a shrub species in the P…
Phytolacca dioica L.
Phytolacca dioica (ombú) is a large South American evergreen tree with soft wood…
⚠️ Poisonous
Phytolacca japonica Makino
Phytolacca japonica is a herbaceous perennial pokeweed native to eastern Asia, f…
Trichostigma octandrum (L.) H.Walter
Trichostigma octandrum, commonly called hoopvine, is a Neotropical shrub or vine…
Phytolaccaceae plants belong to the Caryophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. They have a coarse texture with moderate porosity, can grow up to 41 centimetres (16 inches) long, and are medium green and smooth, with a distinct odor that many people find unpleasant. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Phytolaccaceae is classified in the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Pedicels that do not develop berries have a distinctive rounded five-part calyx.
Yes, some Phytolaccaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Phytolaccaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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