Vascular plants

Vascular plants are a group of plants that have specialized tissue for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars throughout their structure. This system, known as the vascular system, includes xylem (which carries water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant) and phloem (which distributes sugars produced in the leaves). Vascular plants include familiar types such as trees, flowers, and ferns. They typically grow larger than non-vascular plants, like mosses, because of their ability to efficiently move resources. This adaptation allows them to thrive in various environments and forms the backbone of most terrestrial ecosystems.