Gymnosperm Leaves

This is a picture of pine needles. Pine needles are a example of gymnosperm leaves. Gymnosperm leaves are a group of plants that produce seeds that are not enclosed. The unprotected seed is called a naked seed. Most gymnosperms produce cones. Pine trees are classified as conifers (cone-bearing) and produce their seeds on surface of the reproductive structure (often found on the surfaces of cones).