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cryptogam

/krɪˈtɒɡəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cryptogam mean?

noun

A plant that reproduces by spores, especially a fern or moss. Cryptogams are a group of plants that do not produce seeds.

Example

"The botanist spent years studying the unique characteristics of cryptogams in the forest."

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