Cyatheaceae

plural noun

Cy·​ath·​e·​a·​ce·​ae

(ˌ)sīˌathēˈasēˌē

: a family of tropical tree ferns having the sporangia crowded, stalked, and either naked or more often with a cup-shaped indusium compare silver tree fern

cyatheaceous

(ˈ)sī¦athē¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Cyathea, type genus + -aceae

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