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Pinus longaeva
The green pine needles give the twisted branches a bottle-brush appearance. The name bristlecone pine refers to the dark purple female cones that bear incurved prickles on their surface.
High elevation, just below the tree line.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2011
Submitted on Oct 7, 2011
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oh yes, I see your tag now of bryce canyon national park
Cool. Bristlecone pines are the oldest living organisms. Were the specimens in your spotting protected in any way, say within a park or conservation area?