Home›Browse›N›nonvascularnonvascularOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesnonvascularnonvascular — adjectiveadjective1. Lacking vascular tissue, such as xylem and phloem.1.adjectiveDefinitionLacking vascular tissue, such as xylem and phloem.ExampleMosses are nonvascular plants that absorb water directly through their leaves.