nonflowering

IPA: nɑnfɫˈaʊɝɪŋ

(biology) Of a plant, not flowering; reproducing by means other than pollination from flowers.

Examples of "nonflowering" in Sentences

Nonflowering plants, like ferns and mosses, reproduce using spores instead of seeds
Some nonflowering trees, such as the gingko and the pine, rely on wind pollination to reproduce
Unlike their flowering counterparts, nonflowering plants do not produce showy blossoms to attract pollinators
Nonflowering plants are often referred to as cryptogams, meaning they produce reproductive structures that are hidden or not easily visible
The world of nonflowering plants includes a vast array of species, from the humble horsetail to the towering conifers