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Classification
About the PLANTS Classification Report

Generate a hierarchical classification beginning at any taxonomic level and moving up or down through the hierarchy.

1. Select Kingdom

Plantae
Fungi (lichens only)

2.

The report will display the Kingdom and all descendants leading down to the name you choose.

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Select rank. The report will display the elements of all the ranks from Kingdom down to the rank you choose. If you select Family or Genus, this report may load slowly since there are many terms in these categories.

Subkingdom
Superdivision
Division
Subdivision
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus

3. Choose display options

Display rank terms (e.g., family, genus)
Display author for genus and below
Display vernacular name if available
Display infraspecific taxa (subspecies, varieties, forms)
Display links to PLANTS profiles
Exclude non-US/North American plants