Monterey Pine


Scientific name: Pinus Radiata

Clade: Vascular, seed producing, gymnosperms

Date collected: April 17th, 2011

Location collected: Paradise Point Resort and Spa

Habitat: They can be found in temperate parts of the world, and a
re adapted to soils of medium to heavy texture. 
The 
Monterey Pine is adapted to cope with intense fires. 

Nativity: It is 

Special notes: 
Its cones remain closed until opened by the heat of a forest fire. The abundant seeds are then discharged to regenerate on the burnt  ground. The cones may also burst open in heat.

Resources:
  • http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_pira2.pdf
  • http://onlinegardener.com/trees/Monterey%20pine.pdf
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