👉 Bombyx is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It is one of several genera that are commonly used to describe the various species of flowering plant known as Bombycium (the genus name). These plants have been cultivated for centuries, and their cultivation has led to many different cultivars and hybrids. The genus also includes a number of closely related species, such as Bombyx mori, which is the type species of the genus.