Conifer
Conifer
Conifer (/kɒnɪfər/), from the Latin coniferus, meaning "cone-bearing", is a type of tree that produces cones and has needle-like or scale-like leaves. They are part of the division Pinophyta, also known as Coniferophyta or Coniferae, and the majority are evergreen.
Etymology
The term "conifer" is derived from the Latin word coniferus, which means "cone-bearing". This is a combination of conus (cone) and -fer (bearing).
Description
Conifers are predominantly evergreen trees and shrubs that are found across the world, particularly in cool or cold environments. They are known for their needle-like or scale-like leaves and their seed-bearing cones. The largest group of conifers belongs to the Pinales order, which includes families such as Pinaceae (pine family), Cupressaceae (cypress family), and Taxaceae (yew family).
Related Terms
- Pine: A type of conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family.
- Cypress: A type of conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
- Yew: A type of conifer belonging to the Taxaceae family.
- Evergreen: A term used to describe plants that retain their leaves throughout the year, including most conifers.
- Deciduous: The opposite of evergreen, deciduous plants lose their leaves during certain seasons. Some conifers, such as larches, are deciduous.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conifer
- Wikipedia's article - Conifer
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