What are conifers?
Q: What are conifers?
A: Conifers are gymnosperms, which are cone-bearing seed plants that are woody and perennial.
Q: What is the Division Pinophyta or Coniferophyta?
A: It is the division that includes all living conifers and they are in the order Pinales.
Q: Can conifers be found all over the world?
A: Yes, species of conifers can be found in almost all parts of the world.
Q: Which are the typical examples of conifers?
A: Typical examples of conifers include cedars, cypresses, firs, junipers, kauris, larches, pines, redwoods, spruces, and yews.
Q: What is the economic value of conifers?
A: Conifers have great economic value because their wood is mainly used for timber and paper-making.
Q: What is the wood of conifers commonly referred to as?
A: The wood of conifers is commonly referred to as softwood, except for yew wood which is actually quite hard.
Q: How many living species are there in the division Coniferae?
A: The division Coniferae contains about 700 living species.
