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How does the evergreen nature of pines and other conifers adapt the plants for living where the growing season is very short?
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Step 1: By keeping their needles year‑round, evergreens can begin photosynthesizing as soon as conditions permit (early spring and during brief warm spells) without wasting time and energy growing a new set of leaves, so they capture more carbon during a very short Show more…
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