cryptogamian

/krɪptəʊˈɡeɪmɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of cryptogams (a group of plants that reproduce by spores)

“The cryptogamian flora of the forest floor is diverse and includes many species of fungi and ferns.”

Synonyms

  • cryptogamic
  • spore-bearing

Antonyms

  • seed-bearing
  • vascular