An angiospermous tree is a type of tree that produces seeds enclosed in a fruit or nut. Some synonyms for angiospermous trees include flowering trees, fruit-bearing trees, deciduous trees, and hardwood trees. Flowering trees are trees that produce showy flowers, which later develop into fruit or nuts. Fruit-bearing trees are trees that produce edible fruit. Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves annually. Hardwood trees are trees that produce dense wood, which is often used for furniture or construction. All of these synonyms can be used to describe the many different types of angiospermous trees found all over the world.