Polypodiaceae

plural noun
Poly·​po·​di·​a·​ce·​ae

Definition of Polypodiaceae

: a large family of ferns (order Filicales) having erect or creeping rootstocks with scattered or clustered fronds and the fertile bearing annulate stalked sporangia disposed in sori

Other Words from Polypodiaceae

polypodiaceous \ ¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦āshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Polypodiaceae

New Latin, from Polypodium, type genus + -aceae

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