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Is the coastal red wood a leaf or needle tree?
Redwood is the common name for Sequoia which is a conifer so will have needles.
Is a pine needle a dicot or monocot?
Besides the visual differences, pine needles remain attached to the branch for several years while maples shed their leaves every fall. A pine needle also has its vascular tissue running down the middle, compared to the vascular network in a maple leaf. Pine needles grow in bunches of 2-6 and maple leaves grow singly on opposite sides of the stem from each other.
Are needle-leaf trees evergreens?
Yes, needle-leaf trees, commonly known as conifers, are typically evergreens. They retain their needles throughout the year, allowing them to photosynthesize during winter and thrive in various climates. However, some conifers may lose their needles in certain conditions, but the majority are classified as evergreen.
What shape is a pine leaf?
Pine needles are considered Leaves because every tree has a leaf, unless the tree is dead or it is Winter time. Also it is considered a leaf because it is also green and it comes off of the tree.
How is a pine needle different from a maple leaf?
They are needles, not leaves. ---An Answer-- Actually needles are leaves and they serve the same purpose. The only real difference in the two are their physical appearance and the the types of trees that produce them. Leafy tress are referred to as "Deciduous" and will lose their leave in the fall of the year when the weather turn cooler. Tress that produce needles are referred to as "Evergreen" trees and they will retain their needle like leaves year round.
Which leaf has needles shaped leaves that are naturally coated with wax?
Pine trees have needle shaped leaves but Holly leaves are naturally coated with wax.
What types of trees are needle-leaf trees?
Conifer trees are needle-leaf trees.
How do you recognize the difference between pine and spruce needles?
The cross section of the spruce leaf or needle is square in shape. The pine is flat. The spruce needle is attached singly to the branch on a short peg called a sterigma. Pine needles grow in clusters of two to six, depending on the species. See the related link for more information.
Are pine needles considered simple or compound?
Pine needles are considered simple leaves. Although they may appear to be grouped together in clusters, each needle is a single, elongated leaf structure. Unlike compound leaves, which consist of multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole, pine needles are not subdivided into smaller leaflets.
What is the advantage of a needle over a flat leaf?
Needles have a smaller surface area to volume ratio, which helps reduce water loss through transpiration. Needles also have a thick, waxy coating that helps prevent water loss and protects them from harsh environmental conditions.
What kind of leaf does a have?
a gymnosperm leaf pine needle
What the leaf of Christmas tree called?
Needles
