👉 Zygopteris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It belongs to the family of angiosperms and is one of the most diverse genera in the order Poales. The genus name "zygopteris" comes from the Greek words "zygos" (meaning "root") and "optera", which mean "roots". These roots are not just the part of the plant that grows on its stalks, but also play a crucial role