👉 Spongitidaceae is a family of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which includes about 50 species of shrubs and small trees native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are known for their distinctive flowers with long, narrow petals that can be up to 4 inches long and wide, often resembling a single flower. The genus name Spongitis is derived from the Greek word "saponifera," which means "saponin."