👉 Cerophilus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. It is often associated with the name "ceres" because it has been used to describe various types of flowers, including roses and honeysuckles. The specific genus Cerophyllus is also known as "cerophilous," which means that it has a characteristic shape or appearance that resembles a cerise flower (a type of rose). This description can be applied to many species of flowering plants, but the