👉 Conifers are a group of flowering plants in the family Pinaceae, which also includes coniferous trees like pine and spruce. Conifers are characterized by their large needle-like leaves, which grow on the base of the branches, and their cones, which contain seeds that are dispersed by wind or animals. The term "conifers" is derived from the Latin word "coniferus," meaning "tree." The coniferous family includes a wide range of trees with needle-like leaves