| Aspect | Gymnosperms | Angiosperms |
| Meaning | · Gymno : Naked | · Angio : Enclosed |
| Seeds | · Seeds are not enclosed within fruits. · They are typically exposed on the surface of cone scales. | · Seeds are enclosed within fruits |
| Reproduction | · Reproduction through cones, which contain reproductive structures. · Cones are unisexual. | · Reproduction through flowers, which contain reproductive structures. · Flowers can be unisexual or bisexual. |
| Vascular Tissue | · Vascular tissue includes tracheids | · Tracheids and vessel elements |
| Leaves | · Needle-like or scale-like leaves | · A wide variety of leaf shapes and sizes |
| Pollinated through | · Often wind-pollinated | · Pollinated by a wide range of animals, including insects, birds, and mammals. |
| Diversity | · Lower diversity as compared to angiosperms. | · Higher diversity plant group |
| Evolutionary Age | · Paleozoic era | · Cretaceous period |
| Examples | · Pines · Spruces · Firs · Cycads | · Roses · Mangoes · Oaks · Lilies · Grasses |
Comparison between Gymnosperm and Angiosperm
Let me share with you a comparison between Gymnosperm and Angiosperm.