pteridophyte Definition
a plant that reproduces by spores and does not produce flowers or seeds, including ferns, horsetails, and club mosses.
Using pteridophyte: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pteridophyte" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Pteridophytes are commonly found in moist environments.
Example
Ferns are a type of pteridophyte.
Example
Horsetails are another example of pteridophytes.
pteridophyte Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pteridophyte
- fern ally
- vascular plant
Phrases with pteridophyte
club moss
a type of pteridophyte with small leaves and a creeping stem
Example
The forest floor was covered in club moss.
a type of pteridophyte with a jointed stem and no leaves
Example
Horsetails are often used for medicinal purposes.
a group of pteridophytes that includes true ferns and other plants that resemble ferns
Example
The greenhouse had a section dedicated to ferns and fern allies.
Origins of pteridophyte
from Greek 'pteris', meaning 'fern', and 'phyton', meaning 'plant'
Summary: pteridophyte in Brief
A 'pteridophyte' [ter-i-doh-fahyt] is a non-flowering plant that reproduces by spores. This group includes ferns, horsetails, and club mosses, which are commonly found in moist environments. Examples of pteridophytes include club moss, horsetail, and ferns and fern allies.
