Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-544.10.00
Pinaceae
English: Pine family; Coniferae; Conifers.
Botany
Reproduction: monoecious.
Stem: resin canals.
Leaves: linear, needles.
Pollen: mostly 2-saccate.
Gynoecium: ovules 2.
Seed: inverted; winged.
Taxonomy
Pinaceae is the main family of the Order Pinales.
In the Plant theory Pinaceae is treated the same way. Pinaceae is placed in Subphase 4. The strength of pines can be seen in their survival in extreme arctic and mountainous conditions, more so than any other plant. It is an expression of Phase 4.