How many of these cones, dropped by bristlecone pine on windswept slopes near the crest of Colorado’s Boreas Pass, will ensure the survival of these magnificent, long-lived trees?
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How many of these cones, dropped by bristlecone pine on windswept slopes near the crest of Colorado’s Boreas Pass, will ensure the survival of these magnificent, long-lived trees?
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I’ve tried taking pictures of pine cones, but they all turn out boring for some reason. This is actually cool.
Even the pine cone looks ancient.