Nonvascular plants, also known as bryophytes, are a group of small and simple plants that lack specialized vascular tissue. Common examples of nonvascular plants include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. These plants are usually found in moist and shaded environments, where they are able to absorb water and nutrients directly from the surroundings. While the term "nonvascular plant" is commonly used to describe these types of plants, there are also several other synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include primitive plants, non-tracheophytes, and non-flowering plants. No matter what term you use, these plants play an important role in ecosystems and are worth learning about.