Friday, 6 November 2020

5 MAIN CONIFER FAMILIES


 1. In cool parts of the world, conifers form dense forests, and are also common on mountains.

2. Most bear narrow evergreen leaves, capable of withstanding drying winds.

3. Major conifer families: 

a) PINACEAE - Caucasian Fir

b) ARAUCARIACEAE - Monkey Puzzle

c) TAXODIACEAE - Wellingtonia

d) TAXACEAE - California Nutmeg

e) CUPRESSACEAE - Monterey Cypress

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