coniferous

• Zu Bäumen oder Sträuchern gehörend, die Zapfen tragen und meist nadelförmige Blätter haben, wie Kiefern, Tannen und Fichten. Auch: immergrün und mit Nadeln oder Schuppenblättern versehen.

Relating to or denoting trees or shrubs that bear cones and typically have needle-shaped leaves, such as pines, firs, and spruces.

1. Relating to cone-bearing treesB2formal

   Describing trees or shrubs that bear cones and typically have evergreen leaves, such as pines, firs, and spruces.

   Nadelbäume betreffend

   • The coniferous forest is home to many species of birds.
   • Coniferous trees are well adapted to cold climates.
   • The landscape was dominated by tall coniferous trees.

   Synonymecone-bearing