How to Identify Tofieldiaceae
Tofieldiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Alismatales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Tofieldiaceae Species
Triantha racemosa (Walter) Small
Triantha racemosa (Walter) Small
Triantha racemosa is a southeastern US native wetland flowering plant in the Tof…
Tofieldia calyculata (L.) Wahlenb.
Tofieldia calyculata (L.) Wahlenb.
Tofieldia calyculata is a flowering plant species in the Tofieldiaceae family, n…
Triantha occidentalis (S.Watson) R.R.Gates
Triantha occidentalis (S.Watson) R.R.Gates
Triantha occidentalis, the western false asphodel, is a rare monocot carnivorous…
Triantha glutinosa (Michx.) Baker
Triantha glutinosa (Michx.) Baker
Triantha glutinosa is a northern North American flowering plant that blooms whit…
Tofieldia pusilla (Michx.) Pers.
Tofieldia pusilla (Michx.) Pers.
Tofieldia pusilla, or Scottish asphodel, is a circumpolar flowering plant used i…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pleea tenuifolia Michx.
Pleea tenuifolia Michx.
Pleea is a small flowering plant genus containing only one known species, rush f…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Tofieldiaceae?
Tofieldiaceae plants belong to the Alismatales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Tofieldiaceae?
Tofieldiaceae is classified in the order Alismatales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Tofieldiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Tofieldiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Tofieldiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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