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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Ye Shall Know Them By Their Cones -

During a recent walk to work, I picked up four cones.
Can you name them?



























A.___________________



























B. ___________________



























C. ___________________


























D. ___________________



answers -
a. Cedrus deodora
b. Sequoia sempervirens
c. Pinus radiata
d. Psuedotsuga menzeisii
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SOME OTHER QUESTIONS...
1. What are their common names?
2. Which are California natives?
3. Which come from limited natural ranges?
4. Which come from very small plant families?



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