What is another word for Family Empetraceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ɛmpˈɛtɹe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Empetraceae is a botanical family of flowering plants that comprises three genera - Ceratiola, Corema, and Empetrum. This family is commonly known as the Crowberry family due to the similar appearance of the fruits of Empetrum and Corema species to blackberries. Several synonyms for this family have been proposed in the past, including Empetrinae and Empetreaceae. The plants of this family are typically found in boreal and subarctic regions, growing in acidic soils under harsh environmental conditions. They are often used as a food source for birds and mammals in these regions, and some species such as Empetrum nigrum are known for their edible and medicinal properties.
