kanners

Kanners are a genus of gymnospermous plants that were once thought to be part of the group of plants known as conifers. However, they are now classified as a distinct group of plants. Kanners were widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras.

These plants are characterized by their tall trunks, narrow leaves, and coneshaped reproductive structures. They were likely supported by non-vascular trunks, which contained xylem and phloem tissue. The kanner's leaves were needle-like and narrow, suggesting that they played a key role in seed reproduction.

Fossil evidence suggests that kanners were common in tropical to subtropical environments throughout their range. Some species were found in coastal regions, where they were likely to be influenced by the salt content of the air. It is also considered that some kanners may have been deciduous.

The term kanner is derived from the Greek word "kanneros," which means "chestnut." However, these plants are in no way related to the modern chestnut tree. Fossil evidence has revealed that kanners were in decline as early as the Cretaceous period. They likely faced competition from more efficient seed dispersal methods. Later, they show up extensively in younger stratigraphy, scouting more impoverished environments.