Illustration representing Pines & Allies (Pinales)
Order

Pinales

Pines & Allies

414 species in this taxon

order of plants Pines & Allies (Pinales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 8 families with 414 known species. Key family groups include Araucariaceae, Cephalotaxaceae, Cupressaceae, Phyllocladaceae, Pine Family, and Podocarpaceae. Among its members, 113 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Conifers (Pinopsida).

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