The term "ivy family" refers to a group of plants that includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and climbing plants known as lianas. This family is scientifically called Araliaceae. Two well-known genera (types) in this family are Panax (which includes ginseng) and Hedera (which includes ivy).
The ivy family is a group of plants that includes various trees, shrubs, and climbing plants, significant in gardening and medicinal uses.