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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.


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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.


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examples of leaves
Conifer leaves consist of scales or needles, varying in length and width.


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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.