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The name is due to the coniferous, or cone-shaped, trees which make up most of such a forest.
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What are leaves of conifers?
The name conifer refers to the seed pod called a cone. Pine trees are conifers. The leaves are called needles (like pine needles from a Christmas tree).
When do conifers grow?
conifers grow cones
What is another name for needleleaf trees?
They are often called coniferous.
Do conifers seed or fruit?
Seed for conifers can be found in the cones.
What do conifers have instead of flowers?
Conifers produce male and female cones
Name for all fossil cycads?
conifers
What is another name for ferns?
I think they're conifers
How are the seeds of a conifer protected?
Conifers hide their seeds inside of cones. That is where they get their name. Conifers are cone-bearing trees.
What is the name given to trees that are cone bearing and do not drop their leaves?
Trees that do not drop their leaves in the autumn are called evergreens. Cone bearing trees are called conifers. All conifers are not evergreen and all evergreens are not conifers.
Name of non flowering plant?
Conifers are non-flowering plants.
What is the scientific name for a conifer?
The scientific name for conifers is Pinophyta or Coniferophyta.
Are conifers 1 celled plants?
yes they are
What are leaves of conifers?
The name conifer refers to the seed pod called a cone. Pine trees are conifers. The leaves are called needles (like pine needles from a Christmas tree).
When do conifers grow?
conifers grow cones
What is the official name for pine trees and conifers?
Pines are the genus Pinus.The family of Conifers as a whole (including the genus Pinus) is called Gymnosperms (literally translated this means "Naked Seed").
What is another name for needleleaf trees?
They are often called coniferous.
In what way are trees and conifers different?
Conifers are trees.
