Caprifoliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Caprifoliaceae (pronounced kap-ri-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) is a family of flowering plants, also known as the honeysuckle family. The name is derived from the Latin words capra meaning "goat" and folium meaning "leaf".
Etymology
The name Caprifoliaceae is derived from the genus Caprifolium, which is itself derived from the Latin words capra meaning "goat" and folium meaning "leaf". This is likely a reference to the preference of goats for these plants.
Description
Caprifoliaceae is a family of flowering plants consisting of about 860 species in 42 genera. They are mostly shrubs and vines, although there are also a few trees and herbaceous plants. The family is primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, but also occurs in the tropics and the Southern Hemisphere.
Genera
The family Caprifoliaceae includes several well-known genera such as Lonicera (honeysuckles), Viburnum (viburnums), and Sambucus (elderberries).
Related Terms
- Lonicera: A genus of about 180 species of flowering plants known as honeysuckles.
- Viburnum: A genus of about 150–175 species of shrubs or (in a few species) small trees.
- Sambucus: A genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, commonly known as elder or elderberry.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caprifoliaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Caprifoliaceae
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