pteridophyte
pte·ri·do·phyte
noun \tə-ˈri-də-ˌfīt, ˈter-ə-dō-\Definition of PTERIDOPHYTE
: any of a division (Pteridophyta) of vascular plants (as a fern) that have roots, stems, and leaves but lack flowers or seeds
Origin of PTERIDOPHYTE
New Latin Pteridophyta, from Greek pterid- + phyton plant — more at phyt-
First Known Use: 1880
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