Question
What are the characteristics of:
(i) Subkingdom cryptogamae and (ii) Subkingdom phanerogamae?
Solution
(i) Cryptogamae. These are also known as lower plants / flowerless or seedless plants. These plants have hidden reproductive organs. They do not bear external flowers or seeds.
(ii) Phanerogamae. These bear seeds. Sex organs are multicellular and embryo develops from a fertilized egg. Plant body is differentiated into stem, leaves and roots. Vascular system (xylem and phloem) is well developed.
