What is another word for lepidodendraceae?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛpɪdˌə͡ʊdəndɹˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Lepidodendraceae is a term that is generally used to describe a family of extinct plants. The term refers specifically to a group of tree-like plants that were common in the Carboniferous period, and that are now extinct. There are a few different synonyms that are often used when referring to these types of plants. Some common synonyms include the term "scale trees", which refers to the plants' distinctive scales; the term "clubmoss trees", which refers to their similarity to clubmosses; and the slightly less common term "herbaceous lycopods". While these synonyms may not be as commonly used as the term Lepidodendraceae, they are nonetheless useful for helping to describe and categorize these fascinating extinct plants.
