# Abietineae

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abietineae
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: a subfamily of conifers within the family Pinaceae, encompassing genera such as Abies, Cedrus, and Picea. Characterised by needle-like leaves and woody cones.

## Examples

- 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.

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