Male cones do not stay on the tree for long, while female cones stay on until their seeds are ripe
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- Male cones are structures on a pine tree that produce pollen. This pollen contains the male genetic material necessary for fertilization. - Female cones are structures on a pine tree that contain ovules, which are the female reproductive cells. These ovules need Show more…
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