Conifers, referred to as gymnosperms, are trees whose leaves stay green year around; its seeds are not enclosed. Most of the deciduous trees, also known as angiosperms, have leaves that change color and die in the autumn; there are a few exceptions such as magnolia trees. Angiosperms also have enclosed seeds. Find out more about confers and deciduous trees and see if you can identify them.
Angiosperm pollination syndromes
Angiosperm pollination syndromes
By Steve Baskauf
Department of Biological Sciences
Vanderbilt University
"Primative" flowers
The magnolia family (Magnoliaceae) is considered by taxonomists
http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/pages/poll...
Deciduous Tree
Deciduous Tree
Doityourself.com
A deciduous tree is a tree that sheds its leaves for a part of every year. They lose their leaves during the cold or dry season depending on the climate, and rema
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/deciduous-tree
Fruit Tree PollinationFruit Tree Pollination
Posted by Dave Wilson Nursery
YouTube.com
Video length: 02:19.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Fruit Tree Pollination - YouTube
Fruit Tree Pollination
Posted by Dave Wilson Nursery
YouTube.com
Dave Wilson Nursery tests what variety of apricot will best pollinate the Flavorella Plum-Cot. Flavorella is an amazing piece of
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Gymnosperm
Gymnosperm
Wikipedia.org
Gymnosperm (Gymnospermae) is a group of spermatophyte seed-bearing plants with ovules on scales,[1] which are usually arranged in cone-like structures.
The term "gymn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnosperm
Gymnosperms - First Plants With Seeds
Gymnosperms - First Plants With Seeds
Biology4kids.com
So you've got a vascular system. What comes next? Seeds. Seeds let you send your offspring out into the world. Seeds provide a protective c
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_gymnosper...
Monkey Puzzle Tree: Nature's RiddleThe Monkey Puzzle Tree: Nature's Riddle,
Written by dorothydot,
Scribol staff,
"The Monkey-Puzzle Tree has a primitive, unique appearance like nothing you've seen."
Visit the website for photo
http://scribol.com/environment/the-monkey-puzzle-t...
Taiga
Taiga
Image Credits: Clipart.com
NatureWorks
New Hampshire Public Television
Coniferous trees like spruce, hemlock, pine and fir are commonly found in the taiga. Most coniferous trees are
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8b.htm
The Broadleaf Trees
The Broadleaf Trees
Tree World
Look at the trees in your area and you will notice that they are not all the same. By observing the differences, you will be able to identify which species they be
http://www.domtar.com/arbre/English/des_formes_for...
The GinkgosThe Ginkgos
By Jim Conrad
Back Yard Nature Website
Ginkgoes are often planted in cities not only because they're pretty trees but also because they thrive where air pollution is bad. It's not s
http://www.backyardnature.net/ginkgo.htm