abietineae
n. C2 Proficiency abi·etineae
n. a large group of plants that includes many types of conifers, such as pines, firs, and cedars. These plants are known for their needle-like leaves and cone-shaped seeds.
n. a subfamily of conifers within the family Pinaceae, encompassing genera such as Abies, Cedrus, and Picea. Characterised by needle-like leaves and woody cones.
The forest is filled with various species of abietineae.
Botanists study the abietineae to understand how different conifers adapt to cold mountain climates.
The evolutionary history of the abietineae provides critical insights into the diversification of coniferous forests following the last ice age.