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Description
Buds are not a distinctive identification feature. The bud in this picture is larger than usual. It may be swelling prior to growth. Notice, however, the bristles on the cone scales.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-pinus-aristata/1004/preview.jpg)
Image Source
USDA Forest Service-Region 2-Rocky Mountain Region Archive, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, evergreen, Pinus aristata, bristlecone pine