Coniferophyta Plantae Flora and Fauna

Coniferophyta

Also known as Pinophyta, the conifers. Evergreen trees or shrubs, the conifers are the largest of four divisions of the gymnosperms, a term which means 'naked seeds'. The term conifer comes from cone, a cluster of scale-like sporophylls which have pollen sacs on the lower surface.

• - Resources, evaluation, books, nursery sources, description, and identification. Includes original keys to major coniferous genera.
  
• - Basic information (sometimes only a name) for all species and higher-ranked taxa of the gymnosperms, including conifers, cycads, and their allies. Includes many images.
  
• - General introduction to the gymnosperms, the group of vascular plants whose seeds are not enclosed by a ripened ovary (fruit).
  
• - Key, descriptions of all genera and species, images, and range maps.
  
• - General description with photos of selected representatives of the included families and genera.
  
• - Includes photographs and information on conifers from around the world, gymnosperm taxonomy, and scientific articles.
  
  

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