Description
The cone scales disintegrate as they mature leaving the upright central axis on the stem.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-psf-pinaceae/1006/preview.jpg)
Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
10-31-2008
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, evergreen, Pinus, pine, Picea, spruce, Abies, fir