Really need the name of this gymnosperm

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  1. Mepo12

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    hey guys

    this is the last gymnosperm i have...

    i really need the name of it ASAP!

    they are attached, thanks in advance, seriously, thanks.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Spruce. Look for fresh (still intact) cones under it and show some of those against a piece of paper or other suitable background for commentary on species identification.
     
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    What's the scientific name?
     
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    Picea abies?
     
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    hmm thats surprising

    i didnt think it looked like the norway spruce

    i was leaning toward the red spruce...
     
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    Well unless someone with more experience with conifers
    chimes in I go with Norway Spruce. Your specimen looks
    too broad at the base for Picea rubens.
     
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    Sigh It's due in 59 minutes

    im doubly screwed!

    it does kinda look like a norway, but i am a newby in bio...
     
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    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Did you get it done???
    Liz
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Norway Spruce Picea abies. The cones (visible in the whole tree pic) are much too large for Red Spruce.
     
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    I did get it done, 1 minute before it was due...

    I put Norway Spruce,

    yay!
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Just hope the examiner got it right, too ;-)
     
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