Tracheophyta

Tracheophyta , also known as Vascular Plants , are members of Kingdom Plantae that have organized and specialized vascular bundles (Xylem and Phloem). Under this unranked group come Division Pteridophyta and the entirety of Sub-Kingdom Phanerogamae.

Characteristic Features

 * Have Xylem - hard, lignified tissues for conducting water and minerals throughout the plant.
 * Have Phloem - specialized tissues that conduct food.
 * Principal generation phase is the diploid sporophyte.