What Are Plants That Produce Flowers & Fruits Called?

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Plants that produce flowers and fruits are called angiosperms. They account for 90 percent of all plants, with more than 230,000 described species. These plants have three key parts: roots (generally underground, absorbing water and nutrients), stems and leaves.

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