Family Saururaceae is a group of plants that belongs to the order Piperales. This family is known for its unique characteristics, including the presence of flowers with both male and female reproductive parts and the production of aromatic compounds. Some of the common synonyms for Family Saururaceae are Lizard's tail family, Swamproot family, and Saururaceae family. The common name 'Lizard's tail family' refers to the shape of the flowers, which resemble the tail of a lizard. 'Swamproot family' is used because many plants in this family grow in wetlands. The Saururaceae family is a diverse and interesting group of plants, with species found all over the world.