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Description
The cones mature in 3 years (most pine cones take 18-24 months) and remain closed until they fall to the ground. The cone scales decompose allowing the large edible seeds to be disseminated by birds.
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Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
9-21-2008
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, evergreen, Pinus cembra, Swiss stone pine