Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Leaves scale-like, or needle-like and scale-like on the same plant


Leaves are arranged on the stem
alternately or spirally

OR

Leaves are arranged on the stem opposite
each other or in whorls of 3

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Alternate needle-like leaves (close-up image) Spirally arranged needle-like leaves (close-up image) Opposite scale-like leaves (close-up image) Whorled needle-like leaves (close-up image)
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