________ were more important in past Earth history; today, the only large, surviving varieties are cone-bearing trees such as pines.

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Gymnosperms were more important in past Earth history and included a variety of trees, such as conifers, cycads, and ginkgos. Today, the only large, surviving varieties of gymnosperms are cone-bearing trees such as pines. Hardwoods and broadleaf plants are examples of angiosperms, which are flowering plants. Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants that do not have a persistent stem above the ground.

________ Were More Important in Past Earth History; Today, the Only