👉 Scincidae is a family of cacti, characterized by their distinctive scintilla (spiky, rough edges) and thorns. The family includes over 100 species of flowering plants from around the world. Scincidae was originally named after the genus Scinna which is the name of the genus in which they are found. The specific name "scincidae" comes from the Latin word "scintilla," meaning "sharpness or edge