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Douglas Fir Cone

Seed of the Giant!
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Douglas Fir Cone

Seed of the Giant!

This distinctive cone features small seeds that resemble the back side of a mouse, leading to fables about the rodent’s relationship with the mighty tree. Despite the name, the Douglas Fir is not a member of the genus abies. This conifer is a member of pseudotsuga which means "false hemlock." The Doug-firs, as they are called, can be found in coastal regions from California to British Columbia.

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