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- 4. Known as the "climbing fern," this plant has vine-like tendrils that allow it to spread over other plants.
- 8. A small group of non-vascular plants, closely related to liverworts, often found in wet habitats.
- 9. The genus of the bracken ferns, widely distributed and often found in disturbed areas.
- 11. A group of ferns characterized by small, stalked sporangia that release spores
- 13. A genus of tree ferns, often found in tropical regions, known for their large, leathery fronds.
- 14. Primitive, non-vascular plants, often found in damp, shady areas, with a flat, liver-like shape.
- 16. A small, primitive fern-like plant, native to New Zealand, with narrow, tongue-shaped leaves.
- 19. Small, non-vascular plants that often form dense green mats on moist surfaces.
- 20. A genus of seedless plants known for their ability to tolerate dry conditions, also called "resurrection plants."
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- 1. Aquatic plants related to clubmosses, with needle-like leaves, typically found in shallow waters.
- 2. These ancient plants resemble miniature conifers but are seedless and reproduce by spores.
- 3. Extinct seedless plant related to horsetails, commonly found as fossils.
- 5. A type of moss that grows in dense, carpet-like mats, often seen on rocks or soil in shady areas.
- 6. A type of fern with large, triangular fronds, often considered invasive in many areas.
- 7. These plants reproduce via spores, not seeds, and are often found in humid environments.
- 10. A genus of ferns that includes some of the largest fern species, with broad fronds.
- 12. Commonly known as adder’s-tongue, this fern produces a single, long frond with a distinctive spore-bearing structure.
- 15. Tall, woody ferns that grow in tropical and subtropical climates.
- 17. Also called horsetail, this plant has hollow, jointed stems and is a living fossil.
- 18. A primitive, rootless plant known as the "whisk fern," often found in tropical climates.