What are flowering and non-flowering plants?

The main difference between flowering and nonflowering plants is their method of reproduction. Flowering plants rely on pollination for reproduction, where as nonflowering plants rely on dispersion to continue their life cycle. read more

Much older than flowering plants, non-flowering plants use the wind and, in some cases, the water to pollinate. In the case of moss near landscape ponds, this limits their ability to spread across a landscape, because they need open puddles of water to transmit their pollen. read more

Plant classifications of flowering and now flowering plants. This lesson is following on from the basic science lesson (Plant classifications flowering and non flowering for kids). Plants that make seed and don't make seed. Plant classification. Vascular plants. Vascular plants are plants that have tubes, roots, stems, and leaves. read more

Another type of spore producing plant is the fern. Ferns produce spore casings on the underside of their leaves. These look like brown spots. At some point the casings dry out and the spores are released into the air. Interesting Facts about Non-Flowering Plants. The leaves of ferns are called fronds. read more