The Berberidaceae are a family of 15 genera flowering plants commonly called the barberry family. This family is in the order Ranunculales. The family contains about 570 species, of which the majority (450) are in Berberis. The species include trees, shrubs and perennial herbaceous plants. ==Genera== The APG II system of 2003 (unchanged from the A... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberidaceae
the barberry family of the buttercup order (Ranunculales), comprising 12 genera of perennial herbs and shrubs. Its members occur in most temperate ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/50