- Imbricate: The cone scales are attached along a common axis. The edges of the cone scales overlap.
- Peltate: Cone scales appear to be attached to a common (central) point and project out from that point in a manner similar to an umbrella. Cone scales do not overlap.
- Cone Bract: A bract has a paperlike texture and is found in association with cones scales. Bracts tend to be on the outside of cone scales but may not be visible as they may be covered by the scale below it. Doug-fir cone bracts are very distinctive as they have the appearance of a mouse tail.
- Some different Cones: This photograph shows the cones of the following species: Large cone on left: White Pine; Small cones (both on top): Western Hemlock; Medium cone (bottom middle): Douglas-fir; Medium cone (bottom right): Mountain Hemlock.
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