Definition

A type of plant that produces seeds, including flowering plants.

Example

Roses and daisies are examples of phanerogams that produce beautiful flowers.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a phanerogam?

I think so, but I'm not really sure what it is.

It's basically a plant that produces seeds, like flowers and trees.

Oh, that makes sense! I love how diverse plants can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phanerogam is formed from "phanero-" (from Greek "phaneros", meaning visible or evident) and "gamos" (from Greek "gamos", meaning marriage or union). The term refers to plants that have visible reproductive structures, essentially those that reproduce through seeds, thus making their reproductive process evident.

Memory Tip

Think of 'visible' ('phanero-') reproductive structures in plants, which is why phanerogam refers to seed-producing plants.

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