Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Apices of needles pointed


Needles are arranged on
the stem alternately

OR

Needles are arranged on the stem opposite each
other (or appearing so), or are in whorls of 3

Hand lens
Needles alternate (close-up image) Needles appearing opposite (close-up image) Needles in whorls of 3 (close-up image)
Scale bar
Scale bar
Here are the choices you've made so far:
Definitions of terms on this page: