Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Cone

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

"Cone.--A particular kind of compound fruit, such as that of the pine tribe." -Newman, 1850

Cone

"Cone.--A particular kind of compound fruit, such as that of the pine tribe." -Newman, 1850

Seeds falling from a cone

Cone Seeds

Seeds falling from a cone

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States of America.

Cuban pine (pinus cubensis Griseb.). Two-thirds natural size. apophyses

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States…

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States of America.

Cuban pine (pinus cubensis Griseb.). Two-thirds natural size. closed cone

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States…

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States of America.

Cuban pine (pinus cubensis Griseb.). Two-thirds natural size. cone scales, dorsal view

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States…

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States of America.

Cuban pine (pinus cubensis Griseb.). Two-thirds natural size. cone scales, ventral view

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States…

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States of America.

Cuban pine (pinus cubensis Griseb.). Two-thirds natural size. open cone

The Cuban pine, which occurs mostly in the West Indies and South America, as well as the Gulf States…

The loblolly pine, also known as slash-pine is a common pine tree in the Virginias and Carolinas.

Loblolly pine (pinus toeda L.). Two-thirds natural size. mature closed cone

The loblolly pine, also known as slash-pine is a common pine tree in the Virginias and Carolinas.

The loblolly pine, also known as slash-pine is a common pine tree in the Virginias and Carolinas.

Loblolly pine (pinus toeda L.). Two-thirds natural size. mature open cone

The loblolly pine, also known as slash-pine is a common pine tree in the Virginias and Carolinas.

The longleaf pine has a type of pine cone that is large, open and commonly found in the South Atlantic and Gulf States.

Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris Mill.). Open cone, natural size.

The longleaf pine has a type of pine cone that is large, open and commonly found in the South Atlantic…

"1. Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria excelsa). 2. Cone of Araucaria Cookii."-Whitney, 1902

Norfolk Island Pine

"1. Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria excelsa). 2. Cone of Araucaria Cookii."-Whitney, 1902

The needles and cones of a pine tree.

Pine Branch

The needles and cones of a pine tree.

An illustration of a pine branch with a pine cone at the bottom.

Pine Branch

An illustration of a pine branch with a pine cone at the bottom.

An illustration of three pine cones and evergreen branches.

Three Pine Cones

An illustration of three pine cones and evergreen branches.

"Cone of Pinus muricata, showing the difference between the outer and inner sides of the same strobilius when the inner side is pressed against a branch. 1. A pair of leaves; 2. the end of the leaf magnified; 3, a seed, natural size." -Lindley, 1853

Bishop Pine

"Cone of Pinus muricata, showing the difference between the outer and inner sides of the same strobilius…

Also known as Pinus strobus. A pine cone of the Eastern White Pine.

Eastern White Pine

Also known as Pinus strobus. A pine cone of the Eastern White Pine.

Also known as Pinus sabiniana and Digger Pine. This image depicts the cone of the tree, which is generally flaccid, slightly twisted, and rounded on the outer side with a prominent rib on the inner side.

Gray Pine

Also known as Pinus sabiniana and Digger Pine. This image depicts the cone of the tree, which is generally…

A cone that contains the reproductive structures. The familiar woody cone is the seed-producing female cone. The male cones, which produces pollen, are usually herbaceous and much less conspicuous even at full maturity.

Pinecones

A cone that contains the reproductive structures. The familiar woody cone is the seed-producing female…

The common name of pinus bungeana is lace bark pine. The cones are very small.

Cone of Pinus Bungeana

The common name of pinus bungeana is lace bark pine. The cones are very small.

The cones of pinus coulteri are very large, about twelve inches long and six inches in diameter. The cones weigh between four and five pounds.

Cone of Pinus Coulteri

The cones of pinus coulteri are very large, about twelve inches long and six inches in diameter. The…

The common name of pinus excelsa is Bhotan pine. The cones are cylindrical and slightly curved. The cones are six to eight inches long. The scales of the cone are large and wedge shaped.

Lower Part of Cone of Pinus Excelsa

The common name of pinus excelsa is Bhotan pine. The cones are cylindrical and slightly curved. The…

The common name of pinus pinaster is cluster pine. The leaves are dark green, stiff, broad, and stout. The leaves are between six and twelve inches long. The cones are yellowish brown and about four inches long.

Branch of Pinus Pinaster

The common name of pinus pinaster is cluster pine. The leaves are dark green, stiff, broad, and stout.…

The cones of pinus pyrenaica are about two and a half inches long. The cones are slightly curved and taper to a point.

Cone of Pinus Pyrenaica

The cones of pinus pyrenaica are about two and a half inches long. The cones are slightly curved and…

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Scale

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Scale

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Also known as Pinus sylvestris. This image depicts the branchlet and cones of the Scots Pine.

Scots Pine

Also known as Pinus sylvestris. This image depicts the branchlet and cones of the Scots Pine.

Also known as Pinus sylvestris. The cones of this tree have a dense hue, and are between 1.5 inches to 2 inches in length.

Cone of the Scots Pine

Also known as Pinus sylvestris. The cones of this tree have a dense hue, and are between 1.5 inches…

An illustration of a silver fir cone and a small branch. Silver Fir or European Silver Fir (Abies alba) is a fir native to the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees north to Normandy, east to the Alps and the Carpathians, and south to southern Italy and northern Serbia, where it intergrades with the closely related Bulgarian Fir.

Silver Fir Cone and Foliage

An illustration of a silver fir cone and a small branch. Silver Fir or European Silver Fir (Abies alba)…

A decorative capital T with ornate leaves and pine cones decorating it.

Capital Letter T

A decorative capital T with ornate leaves and pine cones decorating it.

Table mountain pine is the common name of pinus pungens. The cones are rather large, top shaped, and light yellowish brown.

Table Mountain Pine

Table mountain pine is the common name of pinus pungens. The cones are rather large, top shaped, and…