Most conifers bear cones and most are evergreens, though a few, such as the larch , are deciduous.
Conifers are widely distributed over the world but are mostly found in the highlands of temperate regions. The conifers, the gingkos, and the cycads comprise the three most important groups of gymnosperms, i.e., plants without true flowers. Conifers are classified in the division Pinophyta , class Pinopsida. Listing from Electric Library , a pay service. Copyright 2001 Infonautics Corporation .