Conifer

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This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.

Synonyms: Coniferous, Coniferouses, Conifers

Conifer
A plant that bears its seeds in a cone or cone-like structure – such as cedars, cypresses, junipers, and pines

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Pines, spruces, firs, junipers, and cedars are conifers that bear seeds in cones instead of fruits.

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