Directory of Coniferophyta Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• Araucariaceae
• Araucarias
• Cephalotaxaceae
• Cupressaceae
• Cypresses
• Japanese Umbrella Pine
• Pinaceae
• Pines
• Plum-Yews
• Podocarpaceae
• Podocarpuses
• Redwoods
• Sciadopityaceae
• Taxaceae
• Taxodiaceae
• Yews

Resources in This Category

• Arboretum de Villardebelle

  http://www.pinetum.org/
  Includes photographs and information on conifers from around the world, gymnosperm taxonomy, and scientific articles.

• Euforgen

  http://www.euforgen.org/
  European network promoting conservation of genetic diversity among conifers to ensure evolutionary adaptability under changing climatic conditions.

• Gymnosperm Database

  http://www.conifers.org/
  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.

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