Gentianaceae is a family of flowering plants of 87 genera and about 1600 species. ==Etymology== The family takes its name from the genus Gentiana, named after the Illyrian king Gentius. Distribution is cosmopolitan. ==Characteristics== The family consists of trees, shrubs and herbs showing a wide range of colours and floral patterns. Flowers are a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentianaceae
the gentian family of the flowering plant order Gentianales, containing 87 genera and nearly 1,700 species of annual and perennial herbs and, rarely, ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/20