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Scots Pine needles are tough and very pointy. You're likely to get pricked by them! Note how they twist together. Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) needles spread apart in a "V" and aren't as twisty. |
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A close-up view of Scots Pine needles. Again, note how they twist together. Jack Pine needles are similar, but they spread apart in a "V". |
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I think these are male cones, but I'm not sure. This photo was taken in the spring (May). |
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Scots Pine cones on the tree in the winter. |
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The cones on Scots Pine point back along the branch. Each cone is attached to the branch with a small stem. |
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A close-up view of a cone and seeds. All pine nuts (seeds) are edible. The cones have backwards-pointing sharp protrusions near the base. |
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Scots Pine trunk and bark. |
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Close-up view of bark. Note how flaky it is. |
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A couple of pictures showing the shape and form of Scots Pine. |
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