The gymnosperms and angiosperms together constitute the spermatophytes or seed plants. The spermatophytes are subdivided into five divisions, the angiosperms and four divisions of …

Gymnosperm, any vascular plant that reproduces by means of an exposed seed, or ovule—unlike angiosperms, or flowering plants, whose seeds are enclosed by mature ovaries, or fruits. The …

Oct 26, 2024 · Gymnosperms are one of the oldest groups of seed-producing plants, predating the flowering plants known as angiosperms. They are integral to many ecosystems, providing …

Gymnosperms [colloquial, first use ca. 1703 by John Ray] Common names Gymnosperms (from the Greek, γυμνόσπερμος, meaning "naked seed" because the seeds do not develop within an …

May 18, 2025 · Gymnosperms are flowerless plants with seeds that are not covered by an ovary. There are four main types of gymnosperms: conifers, cycads, ginkgoes, and gnetophytes. …

Jul 23, 2022 · Gymnosperms are a group of seed-bearing plants that do not produce flowers or fruits. Gymnosperms are not surrounded by fruit. They are believed to have first appeared …

Aug 3, 2023 · Definition: Gymnosperms are the plants that are most ancient vascular, flowerless, seed-producing, and can reproduce through an exposed seed or ovule. They produce seeds …

Apr 22, 2025 · Gymnosperms (from the Greek for “naked seeds”) are a group of seed-producing plants that include conifers, cycads, and ginkgos. Unlike angiosperms (flowering plants like the …

Jul 5, 2025 · Gymnosperms are plants that grow in virtually all areas of the world, but are especially dominant in cold and arctic climates, such as the taiga. They have adapted to …

Apr 27, 2017 · Gymnosperms are a group of plants which produce seeds that are not contained within an ovary or fruit. The seeds are open to the air and are directly fertilized by pollination.