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Bryophytes: including mosses, bryophytes and liverworts, are the earliest plant groups to evolve to land. They do not have true root, stem and leaf structures, and the gametophyte is dominant in their life cycle.


Pteridophytes: including ferns, lycophytes and striga, have vascular tissues that can transport water and nutrients more effectively on land, and the sporophyte is dominant in their life cycle.


Gymnosperms: including conifers, ginkgos and cycads, have seeds but are not enclosed in fruits, and usually spread pollen through wind.


Angiosperms: flowering plants, the most diverse plant group today, have angiosperms and fruits, spread pollen and seeds through animal media, are highly adaptable, and are widely distributed in various environments around the world.




Iris swensoniana: The Enigmatic Desert Jewel

Iris swensoniana: The Enigmatic Desert Jewel

Amidst the arid landscapes of Syria, where the golden sands stretch endlessly be···

Trillium tschonoskii: The Enigmatic Jewel of the Forest

Trillium tschonoskii: The Enigmatic Jewel of the Forest

Nestled in the misty highland forests of East Asia, Trillium tschonoskii stands ···

Hemitomes congestum: The Hidden Jewel of the Forest

Hemitomes congestum: The Hidden Jewel of the Forest

Deep in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, where ancient trees tower an···

The Enigmatic Beauty of Fritillaria glauca: Siskiyou Fritillary

The Enigmatic Beauty of Fritillaria glauca: Siskiyou Fritillary

Nestled within the rugged landscapes of western North America, Fritillaria glauc···

Acetabularia acetabulum: The Mermaid’s Wineglass and a Marvel of Single-Cell Biology

Acetabularia acetabulum: The Mermaid’s Wineglass and a Marvel of Single-Cell Biology

Introduction: A Single Cell That Changed Biology ForeverHidden beneath the shimm···

Phoradendron leucarpum: The Mysterious American Mistletoe

Phoradendron leucarpum: The Mysterious American Mistletoe

Phoradendron leucarpum, commonly known as American mistletoe, is a parasitic eve···

Kewa arenicola: A Rare Gem of Arid Landscapes

Kewa arenicola: A Rare Gem of Arid Landscapes

Kewa arenicola, commonly known as sand-loving kewa or 沙生蓬粟草 in Chinese, is ···

Cyrtosia septentrionalis: An In-Depth Look at the Northern Cyrtosia

Cyrtosia septentrionalis: An In-Depth Look at the Northern Cyrtosia

Cyrtosia septentrionalis, commonly known as the Northern Cyrtosia or the Blood-r···

Primula austrofrigida: The Tundra Shooting Star

Primula austrofrigida: The Tundra Shooting Star

IntroductionPrimula austrofrigida, commonly known as the Tundra Shooting Star or···

Pistacia atlantica: The Atlantic Pistachio Tree

Pistacia atlantica: The Atlantic Pistachio Tree

IntroductionPistacia atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic Pistachio, is a d···

Gympie Stinging Tree (Dendrocnide moroides): The Most Painful Plant on Earth

Gympie Stinging Tree (Dendrocnide moroides): The Most Painful Plant on Earth

IntroductionThe Gympie Stinging Tree (Dendrocnide moroides) is widely regarded a···

Sempervivum arachnoideum: The Spiderweb Succulent

Sempervivum arachnoideum: The Spiderweb Succulent

Sempervivum arachnoideum, commonly known as the cobweb houseleek, is a striking ···

Eriospermum titanopsoides: A Unique Succulent Adapted to Extreme Environments

Eriospermum titanopsoides: A Unique Succulent Adapted to Extreme Environments

Eriospermum titanopsoides is an extraordinary and rare geophyte endemic to South···

Snake Grape (Ampelopsis glandulosa): The Colorful Climbing Vine That Captivates Nature

Snake Grape (Ampelopsis glandulosa): The Colorful Climbing Vine That Captivates Nature

Snake Grape (Ampelopsis glandulosa)—also known as porcelain berry, wild grape, ···

Persicaria chinensis: A Versatile Medicinal and Edible Plant

Persicaria chinensis: A Versatile Medicinal and Edible Plant

IntroductionPersicaria chinensis (L.) H. Gross, commonly known as Chinese Knotwe···

Hydnora esculenta: A Fascinating Parasitic Plant with Medicinal, Culinary, and Ecological Significan

Hydnora esculenta: A Fascinating Parasitic Plant with Medicinal, Culinary, and Ecological Significan

Hydnora esculenta is a remarkable parasitic plant native to Africa, known for it···

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum): A Comprehensive Guide to Care, Growth, and Propagation

Desert Rose (Adenium obesum): A Comprehensive Guide to Care, Growth, and Propagation

Introduction to Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a st···

Tulipa regelii: The Rare and Unique Wavy-Leaved Tulip

Tulipa regelii: The Rare and Unique Wavy-Leaved Tulip

IntroductionTulipa regelii, the plicate tulip or Regel's tulip,is one of th···

Deherainia smaragdina: The

Deherainia smaragdina: The "Flower of Death" and Its Cultural Significance

Deherainia smaragdina, a shrub in the family Orobanchaceae, is a fascinating and···

Eriogonum rixfordii: The Towering Beauty of the High Desert

Eriogonum rixfordii: The Towering Beauty of the High Desert

Among the many wildflowers that grace the high desert landscapes of the American···