Pine cones open when dry and close when wet. In this way, pine seeds are released only under advantageous conditions, namely when it is dry and the seeds can be carried far by wind. Opening and ...

Sean Mace says he was reading and napping under a pine tree at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park last October when a massive pine cone -- larger than a pineapple -- fell on his head.

Well, good luck with that! I'd recommend clippers if you really need one of these pine cones. Strong, stout clippers. Table mountain pine, Pinus pungens, seed cones, shown here from a mountain top ...

Unique fossil: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone Date: November 16, 2021 Source: Oregon State University Summary: New research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare ...

After the battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli, an Australian veteran brought home a single pine cone. Now, a tall Turkish pine stands in commemoration of the Anzacs in Warrnambool, Victoria.