Contains 2 genera and 2 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
SAURURACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
PIPERALES
SAURURACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houttuynia | CHAMAELEON PLANT; RAINBOW PLANT | 1 | ||
| Saururus | LIZARD'S TAIL | 1 |
Identification Key
1. Leaf blades 0.8-1.4 times longer than wide, the reticulate venation obscure on the underside; inflorescence 1-3 cm long, subtended by involucral petaloid bracts; fruit a capsule
1. Leaf blades 1.7-2.3 times longer than wide, the reticulate venation conspicuous on the underside; inflorescence 5-35 cm long, without involucral bracts; fruit a schizocarp