a. [f. L. vāsculi-, combining form of vāsculum, + -FEROUS.] (See quots.)
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.
1731. P. Miller, Gard. Dict., s.v., Vasculiferous Plants are such whose Seeds are containd in Vessels which are sometimes divided into Cells.