Category:Pinophyta

Pinophyta is a division of the gymnosperms, which along with all other land plants were formed on the third day of creation. They were once called Coniferophyta, because they are the conifers or plants that bear cones (a protective covering around a seed). Most are large trees while a few are shrubs and other small plants. Most of them have bark with softwood. The bark proctects the tree. They have a large economic use because of their softwood. The hardwoods are much prettier and are used in mainly furniture. Pinopsida is the only Class of Pinophyta with plants that still live today.