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Long Leaf Pine Candles

Pinus palustris

Photo by Ric3
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28.148, -82.7773

Field Notes

Description:

The bark is thick, reddish-brown, and scaly. The leaves are dark green and needle-like, and occur in bundles of three.

Habitat:

It grows on well-drained, usually sandy soil, often in pure stands. These candles were on trees in a County nature Preserve in the upland area where the soil was sandy, dry, and well drained during wet season.

Notes:

Candles refer to new growth.

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Eastern North America Trees
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Go.. Go.. Native - Florida
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PublishedApril 5, 2013

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