Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Key to the Pines (Pinus)
Seed cones noticeably asymmetric


Larger cone scales have prominent, stout, upwardly curving prickles, 3-8 mm. (1/8 - 5/16 in.) long -
Table Mountain pine (Pinus pungens)

Larger cone scales lack prickles, or have small,
slender prickles, less than 3 mm. (1/8 in.) long

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