Question

Answer the following question.

Fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams. Why?

Answer 1

1. Fern belongs to sub-kingdom Cryptogamae.
2. Cryptogams produce spores but do not produce seeds.
3. Also, in cryptogams, the sex organs are concealed.
4. Phanerogams are seed-producing plants and their sex organs are visible.
   Hence, fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams.