Angiospermal

/ˌændʒioʊˈspɜrməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in a protective fruit or seed vessel.

Etymology

From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'sperma' (seed) + '-al' (relating to). This botanical term describes the defining characteristic of angiosperms, developed as botanists classified plant reproduction methods.

Kelly Says

Almost every plant you eat or see is angiospermal—flowers evolved this genius system of wrapping seeds in fruit so animals would eat them and spread the species around.

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