Genus Staphylea is a type of shrub that belongs to the family Staphyleaceae. There are several synonyms for the word genus Staphylea, which are commonly used in scientific literature. Some of the commonly used synonyms for genus Staphylea are Staphys, Rydingia, and Euscaphis. The shrub is also known by other common names such as Bladdernut, Buckeyes, and Coatbuttons. Different species of Staphylea can be found in regions such as Eastern Asia, Europe, North America, and even in parts of North Africa. The shrub is characterized by its unique and attractive flowers, fruit, and foliage and is well known for its industrial and medicinal uses as well.