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Bookmark or Share- Conifer cone - WikipediaA conifer cone or pinecone ( strobilus, pl.: strobili in formal botanical usage) is a seed-bearing organ on gymnosperm plants. It is usually woody, ovoid to globular, including scales and bracts arranged around a central axis, especially in conifers and cycads. The cone of Pinophyta (conifer clade) contains the reproductive structures.
- Types of Pine Cones: Large, Small, Giant, and More (with Pictures ...This article is an identification guide to recognizing various types of pine cones. You will learn about the heaviest, largest, smallest, and longest pine cones. In addition, descriptions and pictures of pine cone features will help identify these seed-containing cones.
- I’m Glad You Asked: Pine Cones – UC Botanical GardenDr. Lew Feldman, Garden Director. Cones, such as found on pine trees, serve to protect the developing seed. Sometimes too, pine cones function in dispersal of the seeds. Because of their often large sizes, it takes a lot of energy (photosynthate) to make a pine cone.
- 69 Types of Pine Trees: Identification Guide with Pictures - Leafy PlacePine trees are a prevalent type of evergreen conifer found across various countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Belonging to the Pinaceae family and the Pinus genus, pine trees encompass a remarkable diversity of over 126 species worldwide. These resinous trees are closely related to other conifers like fir trees, cedars, and spruces.
- Unlocking the Secrets of the Pinecone | Scientific AmericanDecember 15, 2016. 6 min read. Unlocking the Secrets of the Pinecone. A seasonal science project. By Science Buddies & Megan Arnett. George Retseck. Biology. Key concepts. Biology. Plant science....
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