Question

What are the general characteristics of fern?

Answer 1

Ferns belong to the division Pteridophyta of the plant kingdom. The general characters of the group includes
General features of pteridophytes

• The plant body of a pteridophyte is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.
• Pteridophytes are found in cool, damp and shady places.
• They have specialized tissues for the conduction of water and food.
• They have inconspicuous or less-differentiated reproductive organs. For this reason they are categorised as Cryptogamae or cryptogams.
• They produce naked embryo called spores.
• Pteridophytes are economically important. They are used for medicinal purposes.
• They act as soil binders. They are also frequently grown as ornamental plants.