Pinopsida

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Pinopsida is the class of coniferous, seed-producing gymnosperm plants that includes pines, cypresses, firs, and related trees and shrubs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf plant class
taxonomic class
commonName conifers
contains evergreen shrubs
evergreen trees
some deciduous conifers
diversity about 600 to 650 extant species
division Pinophyta
ecologicalRole dominant trees in boreal forests
major carbon sink
economicUse ornamental plants
pulp and paper production
resin production
timber production
firstAppearance late Carboniferous
growthForm woody
habitat boreal forests
montane regions
temperate forests
includes Araucariaceae NERFINISHED
Cephalotaxaceae NERFINISHED
Cupressaceae NERFINISHED
Pinaceae
Podocarpaceae NERFINISHED
Sciadopityaceae NERFINISHED
Taxaceae NERFINISHED
cedars
cypresses
firs
junipers
larches
pines
spruces
yews
isA gymnosperm
seed plant
vascular plant
kingdom Plantae
leafType needle-like leaves
scale-like leaves
lifeForm mostly long-lived perennials
photosyntheticOrgan evergreen foliage
photosyntheticPathway C3 photosynthesis
phylum Pinophyta
pollination wind-pollinated
reproductiveStructure cones
seedEnclosure not enclosed in fruit
seedType naked seeds
taxonRank class
woodType softwood

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Araucariaceae class Pinopsida
Austrocedrus class Pinopsida
Calocedrus class Pinopsida
Cathaya class Pinopsida
Cephalotaxaceae class Pinopsida
Chamaecyparis class Pinopsida
Glyptostrobus class Pinopsida
Juniperus class Pinopsida
Keteleeria class Pinopsida
Korean pine class Pinopsida
Phyllocladaceae class Pinopsida
Picea class Pinopsida
Pinus monophylla class Pinopsida
Pseudolarix class Pinopsida
Sciadopityaceae class Pinopsida
Taxaceae class Pinopsida
Tetraclinis class Pinopsida
Widdringtonia class Pinopsida