What is another word for cryptogam?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪptəɡˌam] (IPA) 
Cryptogam is a term used to describe a group of plants that reproduce via spores and do not produce flowers. Synonyms for the word cryptogam include pteridophyte, which refers to ferns and related plants, bryophyte, which refers to mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, and lichen, which refers to a combination of fungi and photosynthetic organisms. Other synonyms for cryptogam include non-flowering plant, spore-bearing plant, and seedless plant. As a group, Cryptogams are important for their environmental applications such as soil stabilization, decomposition, and providing a habitat for insects and other animals. In addition, they have also been used for medicinal purposes, food, and drinks.
