👉 Gesnerioideae is a family of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as the ginger family or ginger genus. These plants are native to Asia and have been cultivated for centuries for their culinary uses, including gingerbread cookies, ginger beer, and other recipes. They are characterized by their unique, aromatic ginger-like flavor and have a long history of medicinal use in traditional medicine. Gesnerioideae families include: 1. Gesneriaceae -