Describes the characteristics of the taiga biome and the plants and animals that live there.

Describes the characteristics of gymnosperms and discusses conifers, cycads, Ginkgo plants, and gnetophytes.

At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about conifers, needles and the taiga in the fall. Click on the pictures to view a larger version.

This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.

As part of a virtual museum visit, this site offers a look at the plants of the Taiga Biome. Content includes a look at plant adaptations.

This engaging article on gymnosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from angiosperms.

Site details the parts of the flower as well as provides links to terms such as seed, calyx, corolla and many more.

Comprehensive overview of trees features facts on structure, leaves, species, characteristics, reproduction, and conservation.

Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.

Scientific descriptions of conifer families. Diagrams, examples, structural features, and history.

An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.

This informative resource describes the advances that angiosperms possess over conifers. It also looks at the parts of a flower, how fruit develops and the life cycle of an angiosperm.