What is another word for dicksoniaceae?
Pronunciation: [dɪksˈə͡ʊnɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
One synonym for Dicksoniaceae is the tree fern family. This name is due to the fact that these plants are ferns that can grow up to the size of trees. Another synonym for Dicksoniaceae is the soft tree fern family, which speaks to the soft, delicate leaves that this plant produces. Some people also refer to Dicksoniaceae as the shield fern family, due to the round shape of the leaves, which resemble shields. Other synonyms include the scaly tree fern family, which describes the texture of the trunk and leaves, and the woolly tree fern family, which refers to the fine hairs that grow on the stem of the plant.
