Macro shot of a single scale from a White pine (“Pinus strobus”) cone; length approximately 1-5/8".
(At least I think it’s called a scale. I may find out from my plant systematics expert.)
ETSOOI’ed again to get rid of the sensor dust specks on the image…
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...