What is another word for Family Cordaitaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli kˈɔːde͡ɪtˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The Family Cordaitaceae is a group of extinct plants that is commonly referred to as the "Cordaites family". Although there are no direct synonyms for this particular family name, the Cordaites genus, which is a member of the family, is often used as a substitute. Another term that is sometimes used interchangeably with Cordaitaceae is the "coal forests" or "coal swamps", as these plants were abundant in the ancient swamps where coal deposits are often found. Other related extinct families that may be referred to include the Vojnovskyales and the Paleozoic conifers, although these groups have distinct characteristics that set them apart from Cordaitaceae.
