dryopteridaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of ferns: Dryopteridaceae is the scientific name for a large family of ferns, commonly known as the wood fern family. It includes many species of terrestrial ferns found in various habitats worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Dryopteridaceae family includes popular garden ferns like the Christmas fern.
- Botanists study the spore patterns to classify plants within the Dryopteridaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific phylogenetic grouping of ferns.
- The phylogeny of the Dryopteridaceae was revised based on new molecular data.
Variants and Related Words
- Dryopteris (n): A large genus within the family Dryopteridaceae, containing many common wood fern species.
- Dryopteris filix-mas is a well-known species in this genus.
Synonyms
- Wood fern family: The common name for the Dryopteridaceae.
- Buckler fern family: Another common name used in some regions.
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specialized scientific term (taxonomic name) used primarily in botany, biology, and horticulture. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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alternative names for one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems
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