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Gymnosperms are vascular plants that reproduces by means of an exposed seed, or ovule—unlike angiosperms, or flowering plants, whose seeds are enclosed by mature ovaries, or fruits. The seeds of many gymnosperms (literally “naked seeds”) are borne in cones and are not visible until maturity. So far Taxonomists have recognized 88 genera and more …

Many systems of classification of Gymnosperms have been proposed by different authors. According to the Classification of Sporne (1965), Gymnosperms are classified into three classes. Among them the second one is Coniferopsida. In the previous article, Orders of the first Class Cycadopsida were portrayed. Click here to see the Article. …