conifer Tree that usually retains its needle- or scalelike leaves all winter long; it bears cones, hence its name, and produces a sticky sap known as resin.
conifer Tree that usually retains its needle- or scalelike leaves all winter long; it bears cones, hence its name, and produces a sticky sap known as resin.
examples of leaves Conifer leaves consist of scales or needles, varying in length and width.
examples of conifers There are 550 conifer species; because they are well adapted to harsh climates, they often form the tree line on mountains and in subpolar regions.