Question

What are cryptogams? Why are they called so?

Answer 1

Cryptograms:

1. A cryptogam is a plant or plant-like creature that reproduces through spores rather than seeds or blooms.
2. The algae, bryophytes, and pteridophytes are considered cryptograms.
3. Cryptogams derived its name from the word "hidden reproduction," which refers to the fact that no seed is generated,
4. Hence cryptogams are non-seed producing plants.