Conifer Vocabulary -- Forestry

1. Describing leaves arranged like the vanes of a feather along a central axis.
5. The release of water vapor from plant tissues, primarily through stomata.
6. A type of tree that produces cones and typically has needle-like or scale-like leaves.
9. A seed-producing plant with "naked" seeds, characteristic of conifers.
14. Small pores on plant surfaces, regulating gas exchange.
15. The slender, pointed leaf of a coniferous tree.
16. A sticky substance produced by coniferous trees, often used for protection.
17. A complex organic polymer providing strength and rigidity to plant cell walls, found in conifers.
22. A layer of actively dividing cells in plant stems, responsible for growth in girth.
23. The green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis.
24. Trees that shed their leaves annually, in contrast to conifers.
25. The outer, living wood layer of a tree, active in transporting water and nutrients.

2. A bitter-tasting compound found in conifer bark, often serving as a deterrent against herbivores.
3. The vascular tissue responsible for transporting sugars and nutrients in plants.
4. The upper layer of foliage in a forest, formed by conifer crowns.
7. A tree or shrub that retains its foliage year-round, common among conifers.
8. The vascular tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals in plants.
10. A bud located along the sides of stems, capable of producing new growth.
11. Specialized structures in conifers that produce and transport resin.
12. The protective outer covering of a tree, composed of dead cells.
13. An underground stem that grows horizontally, giving rise to new shoots.
18. The inner, older wood of a tree, providing structural support.
19. The reproductive structure of a conifer, containing seeds and scales.
20. The outermost layer of cells in plant tissues, providing protection.
21. A symbiotic association between fungi and conifer roots, aiding in nutrient absorption.