Vascular Plants
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Psilotopsida
Description Psilotopsida, commonly known as whisk ferns, is a class of primitive vascular plants that lack true leaves and roots. They belong to the division Psilophyta, which is an ancient group of plants that was dominant during the Devonian period. The Psilotopsida class has only two extant families, Psilotaceae and Ophioglossaceae, with a total of about 92 species. Taxonomic Information…
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Lycopodiella
Description Lycopodiella is a genus of vascular plants that belongs to the Lycopodiaceae family. It is commonly known as bog clubmoss or bog firmoss. The genus comprises around 20 species of small, evergreen, ground-hugging plants that thrive in wet environments such as bogs, swamps, and marshes. Lycopodiella is a primitive plant that reproduces by spores and lacks flowers and seeds.…
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Tracheophyta
Description: Tracheophyta, also known as vascular plants, are a diverse group of plants that possess specialized tissues for conducting water and nutrients throughout their bodies. They are characterized by the presence of xylem and phloem, which make up their vascular system. Tracheophyta comprises three main groups: ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, making it the second-largest phylum of plants after Bryophyta. With…
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Equisetaceae
Description Equisetaceae, commonly known as horsetails, are a family of vascular plants that have been around for over 400 million years. They are the only living genus of the class Equisetopsida, which was once a dominant species in the Paleozoic era. Today, horsetails are found worldwide, with most species growing in moist environments such as marshes, wetlands, and riverbanks. Taxonomic…
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