What is another word for Family Gnetaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli nˈɛte͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Gnetaceae, also known as gymnosperm family, is among the oldest surviving groups of seed plants. Its members are unique in structure and reproductive processes, adapting to a wide range of environments. They have been grouped with angiosperms and ferns as part of land plants. Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia are the three genera belonging to Family Gnetaceae, which are distributed in different parts of the world. However, these genera have different characteristics and are therefore not interchangeable. Alternative names for Family Gnetaceae include the Welwitschiaceae or the Ephedraceae family. Regardless of the name used, members of this family remain an important group in the study of plant evolution.
