Plant adaptations: Fire
Adaptations of plants to areas exposed to frequent fire.
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Pinus banksiana
Jack pine
A mature cone will only open after a fire, allowing the damaged tree stand to regenerate.
Canada, Ontario, Dixie Lake near Kenora.
6/26/2023
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Much of the cones remain closed for years and open after a fire. In this way, the fire-damaged tree stand is naturally regenerated.