a. [f. L. vāsculi-, combining form of vāsculum, + -FEROUS.] (See quots.)

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1704.  J. Harris, Lex. Techn., I. Vasculiferous Plants, are according to the Botanists, such as have besides the common Calyx or Flower Cup, a peculiar Vessel or Case to contain their Seed.

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1731.  P. Miller, Gard. Dict., s.v., Vasculiferous Plants are such whose Seeds are contain’d in Vessels which are sometimes divided into Cells.

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