Saururaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Piperales, 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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Saururaceae plants belong to the Piperales order in the Plantae kingdom. Individual rhizomes can spread laterally through soil up to 3 m (10 ft) long, and feature a linear series of nodes along the rhizome tip. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Saururaceae is classified in the order Piperales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Saururaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Saururaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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