![]() ![]() Some pine cones, like that of the Jack Pine, need a fast hot fire to open and release their seeds.Pine cones open up and release their seeds when it is warm and it is easier for the seed to germinate.Pine cones close their scales to protect the seeds from cold temperatures, wind and even animals that might try to eat them.The main function of a pine cone is to keep a pine tree’s seeds safe.Gymnosperms are a group of plants who have naked seeds, not enclosed in an ovary.Pine cones and pine trees belong to a group of plants called gymnosperms and date back to prehistoric times.Pine cones only come from pine trees, although all conifers produce cones. ![]() Here are some fun facts from Michigan State University Extension about pine cones you might not have known: Like all plant parts, they have a very specific function in the plant world. I started to think about all the ways I have decorated with pine cones, and how bringing them in the house is a fun way to add a little nature to our indoor environments.Īside from their decorating uses, pine cones play an important role in nature. ![]() We see them on wreaths, in baskets, door-swags, and of course on trees and the ground. Pine cones are everywhere this time of year. ![]()
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