What is another word for sporophyte?
Pronunciation: [spˈɔːɹəfˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Sporophyte is a term used in botany to refer to the asexual and diploid phase in the life cycle of vascular plants, which produces spores through meiosis. While sporophyte is a common term, there are a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably to refer to this stage in a plant's life cycle. These include diploid phase, spore-bearing plant, and sporogonium. Additionally, sporophyte can be broken down into two Latin roots: sporo, meaning spore, and phyte, meaning plant. Therefore, the term spore-producing plant can also be used to refer to sporophytes. Regardless of the terminology used, the sporophyte stage is crucial in the reproduction and survival of vascular plants.
