What is another word for polypodiaceae?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪpˈə͡ʊdɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Polypodiaceae is a family of ferns. Some synonyms for this word include Polypodiopsida, Polypodiaceae, Polypodiales, and Polypodiophyta. These words refer to the same group of plants and are interchangeable. Polypodiaceae is a diverse family of ferns that includes over 60 genera and 1100 species. Some of the more well-known genera in this family include Adiantum, Asplenium, and Polypodium. Polypodiaceae ferns are found in diverse habitats worldwide, from wet tropical forests to temperate woodlands and deserts. These ferns have a unique life cycle, with fronds that emerge from a central rhizome and can persist for multiple years. They are important members of many ecosystems and can be used as ornamental plants in gardens.
