Conifer Cone - Pseudocones

Pseudocones

Norway and Sitka spruce are prone to the formation of Pineapple gall pseudocones caused by the woolly aphid, Adelges abietis. These are not cones, although they closely resemble them.

Alder trees are not even conifers, however the mature seed bearing structures closely resemble cones.

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