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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···

Morphological Characteristics, Pharmacological Applications, and Conservation Strategies of Morinda

Morphological Characteristics, Pharmacological Applications, and Conservation Strategies of Morinda

Morinda officinalis How, a climbing perennial plant of the Rubiaceae family, is ···

Curculigo orchioides: The Fiery Root Hidden in the Shade

Curculigo orchioides: The Fiery Root Hidden in the Shade

Deep within the mist-laden forests of southern Asia, where the earth remains moi···

Vincetoxicum atratum: A Hidden Gem of Traditional Medicine and Mountain Flora

Vincetoxicum atratum: A Hidden Gem of Traditional Medicine and Mountain Flora

Amidst the misty mountains and temperate valleys of East Asia thrives a delicate···

Corydalis meifolia: The Graceful Spirit of the Tibetan Plateau

Corydalis meifolia: The Graceful Spirit of the Tibetan Plateau

Amidst the windswept meadows and gravel-strewn slopes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plate···

Cyphostemma uter: The Curious Charm of the Fat-Bellied Grape

Cyphostemma uter: The Curious Charm of the Fat-Bellied Grape

Among the world’s most bizarre and captivating succulents, Cyphostemma uter—co···

Fern-leaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia): The Scarlet Jewel of the Steppe

Fern-leaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia): The Scarlet Jewel of the Steppe

The Fern-leaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) is a botanical marvel that captivates b···

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, ···