What is another word for Genus Polystichum?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs pˌɒlɪstˈɪt͡ʃəm] (IPA) 
Genus Polystichum is a type of fern with evergreen fronds that are tough and leathery in texture. There are several synonyms for this genus, which include Dryopteris and Polypodium. The name Dryopteris comes from the Greek words "drys," which means oak, and "pteris," which means fern. This name was given to the genus because the leaves of the fern resemble the leaves of an oak tree. The name Polypodium also comes from the Greek language, with "poly" meaning many and "podion" meaning foot, which refers to the many foot-like projections on the fern's fronds. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature.
