Moonseed Family

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Menispermaceae

Description Menispermaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as moonseed family. There are approximately 75 genera and 450 species in this family. They are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The name Menispermaceae is derived from the Greek words “menis” meaning crescent and “sperma” meaning seed, referring to the crescent-shaped seeds produced by many…