👉 The term "eriophyidae" is a genus of plants in the family Eriophyllaceae. These are flowering plants that belong to the same order as the orchids, but they differ from them in their reproductive structures and characteristics. The genus name, "Eriophyllum," refers to the yellowish-tinted flowers that are often found on the stems of these plants. The family, which includes this genus, is known for its large number of species