Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Specialized (needle-like evergreen leaves)
Shape
Linear, flat needles attached individually with a circular base
Margin
Entire (smooth, unbroken edge)
Arrangement
Spiral on the twig, but often twisted to appear in two horizontal rows
Venation
Parallel (single central vein per needle)
Description
It produces upright cones that disintegrate on the tree.
Habitat
Cool, moist boreal forests, high-elevation mountain slopes, bogs, and swamps
Native Range
Native to the northern and eastern parts of North America, spanning across Canada and the northeastern United States
Identified on 10/7/2026