vascular plant

noun

: a plant having a specialized conducting system that includes xylem and phloem : tracheophyte

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Their molecular kleptomania makes Rafflesia unique amongst vascular plants. — Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The prairie is incredibly biodiverse, containing more than 400 species of vascular plants as well as 26 rare plants, 10 of which are listed as endangered or threatened. — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024

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1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vascular plant was in 1861

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vascular plant

noun
: a plant having a specialized system for carrying fluids that includes xylem and phloem

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