Angiospermae
the group of vascular flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary —note 1. this botanical group includes hardwoods, bamboos, and palms but not softwoods —note 2. Angiospermae are divided into the Monocotyledonae and the Dicotyledonae —synonym angiosperm —see Gymnospermae This definition last updated 10/23/2008