One identification key is that the Pine cones pointing forward from the branch. This is a Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana). Jack Pine’s cones are serotinous, meaning that they open and dispurse seeds when under extreme heat; fires. Nature has many tricks to survival, and fires are sometimes a way to propagate. Copyright 2024 Pamela BreitbergRead more here. Copyright 2024 Pamela BreitbergLess attention-seeking are the flowers from the American Basswood (Tilia americana) also known as American Linden. Its fragrant flowers took me by surprise, equally attracting the attention of insects for pollinating success. Copyright 2024 Pamela Breitberg
