A botanical family of flowering plants that includes tropical shrubs and small trees, many valued as ornamental plants.
From 'Ardisia,' a genus name derived from Greek 'ardis' (arrow-shaped, referring to the plant's pointed leaves), combined with the Linnaean family suffix '-aceae.'
Some plants in this family are considered lucky in Chinese and Japanese cultures—the red berries of Ardisia plants symbolize good fortune, so you'll find them decorating homes during celebrations as living good-luck charms.
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