nonvascular plant

• Pflanze ohne spezialisierte Leitgewebe (Xylem und Phloem) zum Transport von Wasser und Nährstoffen; meist klein und in feuchten Lebensräumen vorkommend, z. B. Moose, Lebermoose und Hornmoose.

A type of plant that lacks specialized vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients, typically small and found in moist environments, such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.

1. Non-vascular plantC1formal

   A plant that lacks specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients, typically small and found in moist environments.

   Nichtvaskuläre Pflanze

   • Mosses and liverworts are common examples of nonvascular plants.
   • Nonvascular plants rely on diffusion and osmosis for nutrient absorption.
   • These plants are often found in damp, shaded areas.