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This pine cone was collected about 20 years ago in the Sierras in California.It measures 8" tall by 7" wide. The "thorns" on the cones point upwards...
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Need help identifying pinecone #168815
Asked March 04, 2014, 12:09 PM EST
This pine cone was collected about 20 years ago in the Sierras in California.
It measures 8" tall by 7" wide. The "thorns" on the cones point upwards and can be quite painful when you hold the pine cone. The bottom of the pine cone is flat.
Can you tell me what tree produced this pine cone?
Roxanne Male-Brune
Master Gardener Athens County OH
It measures 8" tall by 7" wide. The "thorns" on the cones point upwards and can be quite painful when you hold the pine cone. The bottom of the pine cone is flat.
Can you tell me what tree produced this pine cone?
Roxanne Male-Brune
Master Gardener Athens County OH
County California
Expert Response
Looks like Digger Pine, Pinus sabiniana.
