👉 Risleya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as roses or honeysuckle. They belong to the rose family (Rosaceae), which also includes other types of shrubs and trees such as boxwood, azaleas, and honeysuckle. The genus name "Risleya" is derived from the Latin word "risus," meaning "rose," while the specific epithet "lysa" refers to the unique, slightly