Family Pinaceae By Jerry Warmbold

Geographical Range Primarily found in the northern hemisphere, and high altitudes Although a few species can be found further south such as Asia, and Northern Africa

Pinaceae “The Pine Family” Kingdom – Plantae Division – Pinophyta/Coniferophyta Class – Pinopsida Order – Pinales/Coniferales Family – Pinaceae ~9-12 Genera ~210 Species

Pinaceae “The Pine Family” Trees, a few shrubs Branches whorled, sometimes opposite, rarely alternate Needle like leaves, often in fascicles depending on genus Leaves alternate on branch, or are in fascicles on shoots Female Cones have woody scales in a spiral arrangement

Pinaceae “The Pine Family” Female cones are woody Scales are arranged spirally with the bract and seed scales being separate

Balsam Fir Abies balsamifera 7.html single flat needles with white stripe

Tamarack Larix laricina 1” needles Fascicles of Only genus in Pinaceae that isn’t evergreen

Jack Pine Pinus banksiana 1- 2” long needles Fascicles of 2

Red Pine Pinus resinosa 3 – 6” long needles Fascicles of 2

White Pine Pinus strobus 2 – 4” long needles Fascicles of 5

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