Podocarpaceae

Pinophyta (Gymnosperms): Pinophytina.

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	Podocarpus macrophyllus. Note developing naked seed on fleshy "receptacle" in the left photo and developing microsporangiate strobili in right photo.
	Podocarpus nerifolius. Pollen stained with cotton blue, note bladder-like wings that aid in dispersal.
	Parasitaxus ustus.  This monotypic genus from New Caledonia represents the world's only known parasitic gymnosperm.

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