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Ghost Pine (Pinus sabiniana), Cone of the Month for October, 2023
Illustrated by Lianne Pflug
A tree of the foothills encircling the central valley of California, the ghost pine appears as an ephemeral wisp amongst the oaks. It also has a giant cone, up to 8 in. long and 6 in. in diameter, much like its close relatives, the Coulter and Torrey pines. It is a fire-adapted species that depends on local jays for seed dispersal.
Fun Fact: The large seed of the ghost pine has been in the diets of the indigenous people of California for thousands of years.
Ghost Pine (Pinus sabiniana), Cone of the Month for October, 2023
Illustrated by Lianne Pflug
A tree of the foothills encircling the central valley of California, the ghost pine appears as an ephemeral wisp amongst the oaks. It also has a giant cone, up to 8 in. long and 6 in. in diameter, much like its close relatives, the Coulter and Torrey pines. It is a fire-adapted species that depends on local jays for seed dispersal.
Fun Fact: The large seed of the ghost pine has been in the diets of the indigenous people of California for thousands of years.