How to Identify Zygophyllaceae
Zygophyllaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Zygophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 62 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Zygophyllaceae Species
Guaiacum officinale L.
Guaiacum officinale L.
Guaiacum officinale L. is a slow-growing small evergreen tree whose resin guaiac…
Tetraena fontanesii (Webb & Berthel.) Beier & Thulin
Tetraena fontanesii (Webb & Berthel.) Beier & Thulin
Tetraena fontanesii is a small halophile-xerophile plant found across the Canary…
Tribulus terrestris L.
Tribulus terrestris L.
Tribulus terrestris is a widespread annual herb, often a noxious weed, with know…
⚠️ Poisonous
Sisyndite spartea E.Mey. ex Sond.
Sisyndite spartea E.Mey. ex Sond.
Sisyndite spartea is the only species in the Zygophyllaceae genus Sisyndite, a s…
Roepera morgsana (L.) Beier & Thulin
Roepera morgsana (L.) Beier & Thulin
Roepera morgsana is a succulent endemic to Namibia and South Africa's Cape Provi…
Fagonia laevis Standl.
Fagonia laevis Standl.
Fagonia laevis, or California fagonbush, is a small desert subshrub with purple-…
Porlieria angustifolia (Engelm.) A.Gray
Porlieria angustifolia (Engelm.) A.Gray
Porlieria angustifolia (Texas lignum-vitae) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to…
Fagonia cretica L.
Fagonia cretica L.
Zygophyllum creticum (formerly Fagonia cretica L.) is a Mediterranean creeping p…
Bulnesia chilensis Gay
Bulnesia chilensis Gay
Bulnesia chilensis is an endemic Zygophyllaceae shrub from northern Chile known …
Larrea nitida Cav.
Larrea nitida Cav.
Larrea nitida Cav. is a flowering plant in Zygophyllaceae native to Chile and Ar…
Tribulus cistoides L.
Tribulus cistoides L.
Tribulus cistoides L. is a widely distributed Zygophyllaceae flowering plant tha…
Larrea tridentata (DC.) Coult.
Larrea tridentata (DC.) Coult.
Larrea tridentata, or creosote bush, is a common evergreen desert shrub of weste…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Zygophyllaceae?
Zygophyllaceae plants belong to the Zygophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 62 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 Zygophyllaceae?
Zygophyllaceae is classified in the order Zygophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 62 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Zygophyllaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Zygophyllaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Zygophyllaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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