21; see text Plumbaginaceae is a family of flowering plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution.

Most species in this family are perennial herbaceous plants, but a few grow as lianas or shrubs.

They are found in many different climatic regions, from arctic to tropical conditions, but are particularly associated with salt-rich steppes, marshes, and sea coasts.

The Dahlgren system had segregated some of these plants as family Limoniaceae.

The family includes a number of popular garden species, which are grown for their attractive flowers.