Coniferous (adjective)

1. Relating to or characterized by conifers, or cone-bearing trees and shrubs.
2. Bearing cones as a means of reproduction.
3. Growing or occurring in areas with coniferous vegetation.

Origin:

From conifer + -ous, from latin conus, cone.

Examples:

1. The coniferous forest was dominated by tall, evergreen trees like the Douglas fir.
2. The coniferous trees provided a valuable source of timber for the local economy.
3. The coniferous trees were adapted to the cold, harsh climates of the high latitudes.
4. The coniferous shrubs provided habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species.
5. The coniferous vegetation covered much of the mountainous terrain in the region.