What is another word for marattiaceae?
Pronunciation: [mˈaɹɐttˌɪe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
The Marattiaceae family is comprised of a group of ferns which are mainly found in tropical regions. Some of the synonyms used for this term include Marattiales, the order which Marattiaceae belongs to; the dwarf tree ferns, due to their small size; and the fiddlehead ferns, due to the coiled appearance of their young leaves. Other synonyms include the mule's foot fern, due to the shape of its frond, and the leather fern, due to the texture of its leaves. While the Marattiaceae family may go by several names, they are all characterized by their large size and distinctly shaped fronds.
