Different types of plants

NONVASCULAR

scientific name: Ceratophyllum demersum
phylum: Anthoferotophyta
genus name: Megaceros
Common name: hornorts

As far as land plants go, hornworts are one of the oldest surviving plants in the world. Hortworts can be found world wide but usually grow in moist areas. It fits under the nonvascular because it doesnt transport water through vascular tissue.

SEEDLESS VASCULAR PLANTS

Common Name: Whisk Ferns

Phylum: Psilotophyta

Scientific name: Psilotum nudum

Genus: Psilotaceae

Whisk ferns are found all over the world. They are usually found growing in rock crevices. Whisk ferns are seedless because they reproduce using spores. They have xylem and phloem which makes them vascular.

NONFLOWERING VASCULAR PLANTS

Common Name: Giant Sequoia

Phylum: Spermatophyta

Genus: Sequoiadendron

Scientific Name: Sequoiadendron giganteum

The giant sequoia tree can grow up to 280 feet tall. The oldest documented giant sequoia tree is over 3000 years old. They are nonflowering vascular plants because they use seeds for reproduction, not flowers.

FLOWERING VASCULAR PLANTS

Common Name: Creeping Thistle

Scientific Name: Cirsium arvense

Phylum: Angiospermae

Genus: Cirsium

The creeping thistle is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is known as one of the most invasive species in North America. They use flowers and seeds to reproduce.