What is another word for Family Menispermaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli mˈɛnɪspəmˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Family Menispermaceae is a botanical term that refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the moonseed family. The Menispermaceae family is characterized by having either woody or herbaceous twining vines, with leaves that are alternate and simple. Some common synonyms for Family Menispermaceae are the moonseed family, menispermum family, and snake vine family. These names reflect the unique characteristics of the Menispermaceae family and help botanists to classify and identify various species. Some of the plants in the Menispermaceae family contain alkaloids that have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
