DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gymnosperm means as “naked seed". This group is often referred to as softwoods. Gymnosperms usually have needles that stay green throughout the year. Examples are pines, cedars, spruces and firs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pine trees are conifers and produce pinecones instead of flowers/fruits. The seeds are not enclosed and are naked. They are located on the surface of the scales of the pinecones. By definition, pine trees are not angiosperms and are considered gymnosperms.