Which of the following is not the feature of gymnosperms
A
Parallel venation
B
Perennial plants
C
Distinct branches (long and short branches)
D
Xylem with vessels
A.
(d) Gymnosperms (Gymno=naked;sperma=seed) are naked seeded plants, in which ovule is not covered by ovary. In gymnosperms, xylem contains only tracheids and xylem parenchyma; vessels are absent (exceptionally present in Gnetales).