What is another word for seed fern?
Pronunciation: [sˈiːd fˈɜːn] (IPA) 
"Seed fern" is a term used to describe plants that existed during the Paleozoic era. These ancient plants had features of both ferns and seed plants, with leaves similar to ferns but reproductive structures that produced seeds. There are several synonyms for "seed fern" including Pteridosperm, fossil fern, and gymnosperm. Pteridosperm is a Greek term that literally means "winged seed" and refers to the winged seeds produced by these plants. Fossil fern is a more general term used to describe any extinct fern-like plant. Lastly, gymnosperm is a broader term used to describe any plant that produces seeds without enclosing them within a fruit.
