What is another word for polypody?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒlɪpədi] (IPA) 
Polypody is a type of fern that belongs to the family Polypodiaceae. Synonyms for this word include, among others, Polipodio (Italian), Polipody (English), Polypodie (French), Polipodio (Spanish), Polypidio (Latin) and 钩子蕨 (Chinese).
These different names for polypody reflect the many languages and cultures in which this fern is found. They also reflect the diversity of plant life on our planet and the importance of accurate scientific naming to enable communication among botanists and the public.
Whether we call it polipodio, polipody, polypodie, polipodio, polypidio, or 钩子蕨, this fern continues to thrive in forests and gardens around the world.
