DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A pine tree is a coniferous tree. Where are the seeds made in a pine tree?
A
in flowers
B
in leaves
C
in cones
D
in roots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Seeds of pine trees are present inside the pine cone. These cones are not fruits. They are made up of wood to protect the seeds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pine cones are the woody fruiting body and reproductive organ of pine trees. Once pollinated, the tree’s female cones develop as the seeds mature and are usually conical or round shaped.

Detailed explanation-3: -Once full grown, each cone contains enough seeds to grow a forest: an average pinecone contains about 150 seeds, and cones from specially-bred trees can produce even more.

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