Verbenaceae

Definition

A family of flowering plants commonly known as vervains. The family comprises over 1,000 species and includes herbs, shrubs, and trees.

Etymology

The name is derived from the Latin word 'verbena', referring to a type of plant in the genus _Verbena_.

Example

Verbenaceae is a family of plants that includes many species with medicinal properties.

Related Terms

• flowering plants
• dicotyledon
• medicinal