Habit: tree, semievergreen, deciduous

Sexuality: monoecious

Leaves: Position: spirally arranged, alternate, 2-ranked

Leaves: Shape: linear or lanceolate

Pollen Cone: Shape: catkinlike, spikes or panicles

Microsporophylls: spirally arranged

Seed Cones: Bract scales: peltate, rhombic

Seed scales: shield-shaped, connate with bracts

Seeds: Other Characteristics: wingless, keeled

Cotyledons number: 4, 5, 6, 7-10

Germination: epigeal