What is another word for Subfamily Smilacaceae?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbfɐmˌɪli smˈɪlɐkˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The subfamily Smilacaceae, also known as the greenbrier or catbrier family, consists of roughly 350 species of flowering plants. Some common synonyms for this group include the lily family and the smilax family. Plants in the Smilacaceae subfamily can be found all over the world, from the Americas to Asia and Europe. Many species are used in traditional medicine, and some are even edible. Though they may look different, all Smilacaceae plants share similar characteristics such as thick stems, sharp thorns, and berries or fruits. Whether you call them greenbrier, catbrier, lily, or smilax, these plants are an important part of many ecosystems around the world.
