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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.
- 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....
- 9 Clever & Practical Pine Cone Uses in the Home & Garden - Rural SproutPine cones, naturally, come from pine trees. While all conifers produce cones, it’s only pine trees that give us the pine cones we all know and love. Think of pine cones as a built-in security system to ensure the next generation of trees. The female cones contain the seeds, and it’s the female cone that we collect.
- Types of Pine Cones: Large, Small, Giant, and More (with Pictures ...Pine cones range in size from small, stumpy barrel-shaped cones measuring around 0.8” (2 cm) to long cylinder-like cones measuring 20” (50 cm) long. Pine cones can have thin papery scales or thick woody scales, depending on the species. Pine cones can also indicate levels of humidity in the air.
- 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.
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