The Berberidaceae family has an interesting story. Its name derives from the genus Berberis, which in turn comes from the Arabic name “barbaris.” Legend has it that the Prophet Mohammed was once walking in the desert when he accidentally pricked his finger on a thorn from a Berberis plant. He was so amazed by its medicinal properties that he declared it a sacred plant. Since then, Berberidaceae plants have been used for their medicinal properties, and they continue to be studied for their potential health benefits.
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The Berberidaceae are a family of 18 genera of flowering plants commonly called the barberry family. This family is in the order Ranunculales. The family contains about 700 known species, of which the majority are in the genus Berberis. The species include trees, shrubs and perennial herbaceous plants.
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