Topic #4: Seed Cone Gross Morphology

• What is being shown in the provided image?

  LS of shortleaf pine Pinus echinata cone showing seeds

  
• Identify the parts of the Seed Cone:

  A) proximal

  B) distal

  C) seed

  D) apophysis

  E) bract

  F) adaxial surface

  G) ovuliferous scale

  H) abaxial surface

  I) rachis