"A suborder of the natural order <em> Conifer&aelig;</em>, distinguished by bearing strobiles (cones) with two inverted ovules at the base of each scale, which become ovules at the base of each scale, which become winged samaroid seeds."-Wright, 1902

Abietineæ

"A suborder of the natural order Coniferæ, distinguished by bearing strobiles (cones)…

"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

An illustration of three pine cones and evergreen branches.

Three Pine Cones

An illustration of three pine cones and evergreen branches.

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…