angiosporous

/ˌændʒɪˈɒspɔrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing spores within a flower or fruit; referring to plants that reproduce via spores enclosed in a flower or fruit.

“The angiosporous plants in the forest were an interesting discovery for the botanist.”

2. noun

A plant that produces spores within a flower or fruit.

“The team studied the characteristics of angiosporous species.”

Synonyms

  • flowering-plant
  • spore-bearing

Antonyms

  • abiotic
  • non-spore-producing