The Family Haloragaceae is a group of flowering plants that are often found in wetland areas. These plants have a wide range of synonyms depending on the region and taxonomy system being used. Some of the most common synonyms for the Family Haloragaceae include the Centrolepidaceae, Myriophyllaceae, and Aenigmatiaceae families. Other commonly used names for this group of plants include the water starworts, mudworts, water-milfoils, and swampweeds. Along with their various synonyms, the Family Haloragaceae includes over 100 different species that can be found across the world, with the highest concentration found in Australia and New Zealand.