No, non-vascular plants do not have seeds.
Non-vascular plants, such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, are a group of plants that lack specialized vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients. Because of this characteristic, they also lack other complex structures seen in vascular plants.
Characteristics of Non-Vascular Plants
Here's a breakdown of what non-vascular plants don't have:
- Vascular Tissue: They lack xylem and phloem, the vessels that transport water and nutrients throughout the plant.
- True Roots, Stems, and Leaves: Instead of true roots, they possess rhizoids for anchoring. They also don't have differentiated stems or leaves.
- Seeds: They reproduce via spores, not seeds.
- Flowers: They do not produce flowers.
Reproduction in Non-Vascular Plants
Instead of seeds, non-vascular plants reproduce through spores. Spores are single-celled reproductive units that can develop into new individuals. The life cycle of these plants often involves alternation of generations, with both haploid (gametophyte) and diploid (sporophyte) phases.
Examples of Non-Vascular Plants
Common examples of non-vascular plants include:
- Mosses
- Liverworts
- Hornworts
Summary
Non-vascular plants are simple plants that lack seeds, relying on spores for reproduction. Their lack of vascular tissue also means they do not develop true roots, stems, or leaves.
