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Project Noah Nature School
Pinus taeda
This is likely the most commonly found tree in Eastern North Carolina. In early April, the male cones open and release enormous amounts of yellow pollen that cover every outdoor surface. There is no point in washing your car or outdoor chairs until the pollen season has ended or you would be using up enormous amounts of water.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Although they are beautiful trees, they could aptly fit into a mission about sometimes annoying plants.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
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