cryptogamy

/krɪptəˈɡæmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of sexual reproduction in plants, especially the production of spores, as opposed to the production of seeds.

“The study of cryptogamy is crucial for understanding plant diversity and evolution.”

Synonyms

  • cryptogamism
  • cryptogamous

Antonyms

  • angiosperm
  • seedsman