Saururaceae belongs to the order Piperales. It is also known as Lizard’s-tail family.
The Saururaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes herbaceous perennials found mainly in East and Southeast Asia and North America. These plants typically grow in wet, shady environments such as streambanks, marshes, and forest edges. They often have heart-shaped leaves and produce spikes of tiny, petal-less flowers. Many species are aromatic and have been used in traditional medicine or as culinary herbs in their native regions.
A well-known example is Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint or chameleon plant. Native to Southeast Asia, it grows in moist soils and is used both as a medicinal herb and a culinary green. The leaves have a strong, fishy aroma and are eaten fresh in salads or used in herbal teas, especially in Vietnam, Thailand, and parts of China. It is also valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Total genera found for Saururaceae: 1
- 1) Houttuynia
Total plants found for Saururaceae: 1