What is another word for tracheophyte?
Pronunciation: [tɹɐkɪˈɒfa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Tracheophytes, also known as vascular plants, are a diverse group of plants that form the dominant vegetation on our planet. There are several synonyms for the word tracheophyte, including vascular plants, higher plants, and flowering plants. The term vascular plants refers to plants that possess a specialized system of tubes (xylem and phloem) which transport water and nutrients throughout the plant. Higher plants is another synonym that describes this group of plants that have well-developed vascular systems. Flowering plants is the most common synonym for tracheophyte, as this group includes all plants that produce flowers for reproduction. Regardless of the synonym used, tracheophytes play an essential role in sustaining life on Earth.
