English: Pine family; Coniferae; Conifers.
BotanyReproduction: monoecious.
Stem: resin canals.
Leaves: linear, needles.
Pollen: mostly 2-saccate.
Gynoecium: ovules 2.
Seed: inverted; winged.
TaxonomyPinaceae 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.