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cryptogamous

/krɪptəˈɡeɪməs/ adjective · British & US
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What does cryptogamous mean?

adjective

Producing flowers that are not showy and are not conspicuous, especially in the case of plants that have evolved to reproduce without attracting animals.

Example

"The cryptogamous plants in the forest floor were able to thrive without being noticed by herbivores."

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