Question
Write any four economic importance of Pteridophyta.

Answer

Economic Importance of Pteridophyta: 
1. Ornamental Value:
Many ferns are grown in gardens because they look large and beautiful. Example: Species of Lycopodium, Selaginella, Lygodium, Cyathea etc.
2. Food: Sporocarp of Marsilea has high amount of starch. These are used as nutritious food by the tribals.
3. Soil Conservation: Selaginella is useful in soil conservation.
4. Medicines: Anthelmintic drug is obtained from rhizomes and petioles of Dryopteris fern. Lycopodium clovetum is used in skin diseases. Equisetum arvense has diuretic properties.

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