psilophyte

/sɪˈlɒfɪtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct group of plants that were among the first vascular plants, characterized by having a simple vascular system and leaves that were usually undivided and linear.

“The discovery of a psilophyte fossil in the ancient forest helped scientists understand the evolution of plant life.”

Synonyms

  • rhyniophyte
  • vascular plant

Antonyms

  • angiosperm
  • nonvascular plant