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The plants that are used for medicinal purposes and as soil binders

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Bryophytes
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Pteridophytes
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Lichens
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Gymnosperms
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Solution

The correct option is B Pteridophytes
Pteridophytes
  • Pteridophytes have many families of plants that have medicinal properties and hence pteridophyte is a phyla that has a large group of medicinal plants.
  • Example Adiantum is used as a laxative and to cure cough, Thelypteris is used in menstrual disorders, etc.
  • Pteridophytes are also used as soil binders and they avoid erosion caused by flowing wind and water.

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