Contains 2 genera and 2 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
PHYTOLACCACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
CARYOPHYLLALES
PHYTOLACCACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phytolacca | POKEWEED | 1 | ||
| Trichostigma | TRICHOSTIGMA | 1 |
Identification Key
1. Annual; leaves opposite or appearing whorled
1. Perennial; leaves alternate
2
2. Vine with stems arising from large above-ground tubers; inflorescence a panicle
2. Herbs, shrubs, or vines without large above-ground tubers; inflorescence a raceme, spike, or dichasium
3
3. Petioles to 1(1.5) cm long; leaves with a garlic-like or foul odor; inflorescence a virgate spike-like raceme; fruit an achene with reflexed spinose tips
3. Petioles to 4(8) cm long; leaves lacking a garlic-like or foul odor; inflorescence a raceme, not virgate; fruit a berry
4
4. Sepals 5(-8); carpels and styles 6-12; fruit 6-11 mm wide
4. Sepals 4; carpel 1, style absent or 1; fruit 2-6 mm wide
5
5. Perennial herb to subshrub; stamens 4; style present; stigma capitate; berries red to orange or yellow
5. Woody vine or shrub; stamens 8-13; style absent; stigma penicillate; berries black