Identification: Conifer

Discussion in 'Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)' started by Silver surfer, May 25, 2011.

  1. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Taken in North Sikkim. North of Lachung.
    Please can you help with id.
     

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    danc Active Member 10 Years

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    Looks like picea, could it be Picea orientalis aurea (whose new growth is yellow)?
     
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    Thanks for posting it Silver surfer. I dug in Google and could not find a good Picea pic to match the bright yellow cones. Want to be in on the answer...::))
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Picea spinulosa is the local native spruce; this looks OK for that.

    The yellow objects are pollen cones.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Many thanks for that confirmation Michael.
    I tried to research Picea spinulosa before posting, but images not very clear.

    The pollen cones were very yellow.
     
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    The pollen cones were very yellow.[/QUOTE]

    VERY yellow indeed.
     
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