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Seedless Vascular Plants
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Seedless Vascular Plants
Seedless vascular plants, which reproduce and spread through spores, are plants that contain vascular tissue, but do not flower or seed.
Vascular Tissue: Xylem and Phloem
Xylem and phloem form the vascular system of plants to transport water and other substances throughout the plant.
The Evolution of Roots in Seedless Plants
Roots support plants by anchoring them to soil, absorbing water and minerals, and storing products of photosynthesis.
Ferns and Other Seedless Vascular Plants
Ferns, club mosses, horsetails, and whisk ferns are seedless vascular plants that reproduce with spores and are found in moist environments.
The Importance of Seedless Vascular Plants
Seedless vascular plants provide many benefits to life in ecosystems, including food and shelter and, to humans, fuel and medicine.