How do coniferous forest producers reproduce?

Wind spreads pollen from one conifer tree to another. Then the tree makes seeds that develop in cones. The cones fall to the ground and as they break apart, they disperse the seeds. Sometimes fires cause the seeds to germinate faster. read more

Coniferous plants are usually evergreen, and many have needles instead of leaves. Most important, coniferous plants reproduce by growing seeds inside of cones. These cones ripen over the course of weeks, and the seeds are then dispersed either by being dropped, eaten or carried away by forest wildlife. read more

Conifers can grow quite happily alongside deciduous trees in many biomes, like the temperate deciduous biome or the taiga biome. But conifers really reign supreme and dominate the landscape in areas where it’s too difficult for finicky deciduous trees to live. read more