Conifer - Wikipedia Conifers (ˈkɒnɪfər) are a group of cone-bearing seed plants, a subset of gymnosperms Scientifically, they make up the division Pinophyta ( pɪˈnɒfɪtə, ˈpaɪnoʊfaɪtə ), also known as Coniferophyta ( ˌkɒnɪfəˈrɒfɪtə, - oʊfaɪtə ) or Coniferae The division contains a single extant class, Pinopsida
Conifer | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, Types, Classification . . . Conifer, any member of the division Pinophyta, class Pinopsida, order Pinales, made up of living and fossil gymnospermous plants that usually have needle-shaped evergreen leaves and seeds attached to the scales of a woody bracted cone
20 Types of Coniferous Trees (With Pictures): Identification Guide Most types of conifers are evergreen trees, although some conifers are deciduous and lose their leaves in fall Collectively, coniferous trees belong to the plant class Coniferophyta or Pinophyta These trees are gymnosperms, meaning they have cone-bearing seeds
What is a Conifer? - Epic Gardening Therefore, a conifer is a plant that bears cones Most conifers can also be easily recognized by their needle-like or bristly modified leaves So what, exactly, is a conifer? Keep reading for more details about this fascinating and unique group of both ancient and modern plants
A Guide to Conifers: 22 Popular Types | Garden Design The majority of conifers are trees, though some are shrubs They are some of the oldest plants in the world, evolving before flowering plants There are over 600 conifer species in the world, with conifer forests being predominant in many boreal and temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere
Conifers - Basic Biology Conifers are an amazing group of gymnosperm plants that produce seeds without fruit or flowers They include the world's largest, oldest and tallest trees
Conifers - The Best Plants to Grow in Your Garden Conifers are mostly evergreen trees or shrubs with scale-like leaves or needles and seed-bearing cones Usually problem-free, cold-hardy, drought-resistant, low maintenance, conifers are prized by gardeners for their ornamental value