👉 Pachysolenaceae is a family of flowering plants in the order Apiaceae, commonly known as the sunflower family. This family includes about 150 species of flowering plants and is found across various continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The term "Pachysolenaceae" refers to this specific group of plants due to their common name, which is derived from the Latin word "pachys", meaning sunflower. These plants are