What is another word for Genus Isoetes?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈa͡ɪsə͡ʊts] (IPA) 
Isoetes is a genus of ferns that has around 200 species found across the world. This genus has different common names based on their appearance and habitat. For instance, Isoetes engelmannii is commonly known as quillwort, while Isoetes flaccida is called soft-leaved quillwort. These ferns are also known as quillworts due to their tightly spiraled, quill-like leaves. Some species are found in the shallow waters of ponds and wetlands, and are called lake quillworts. Other synonyms for the genus Isoetes are Merostachys, Hymenoptychis, and Lycopodina. Despite their different names, they all refer to the same genus of ferns with unique features and characteristics.
