What is another word for salviniaceae?
Pronunciation: [sˈalvɪnˌɪe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Salviniaceae is a family of ferns, commonly known as "floating ferns." Some synonyms for Salviniaceae include Azollaceae and Marsileaceae. Azollaceae species are useful in agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, as they can fix atmospheric nitrogen and provide organic matter for the soil. Marsileaceae, also known as "water clover," are aquatic plants with clover-like leaves. Another synonym for Salviniaceae is the name "giant duckweeds," which refers to the large size of some species in the family. The common name "water ferns" may also be used, but this term can refer to other types of ferns that grow in or near water.
