pteridophytes

What Is Phylum Pteridophyta? Pteridophytes or Pteridophyta, in the broad interpretation of the term (or sensu lato), are vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce and disperse via spores. Because they produce neither flowers nor seeds, they are referred to as cryptogams. Which is a Pteridophyte? A pteridophyte is a vascular plant (with