So you will see trees bending toward light and many leaves at the tops of the trees. Materials two pine cones from a white pine or hemlock pine bowl of tap water timer Procedure Place one pine cone in the tap water for 10 minutes. Keep one pine cone dry. Let the pine cone dry out and inspect it again. After a few minutes, the wet pine cone's scales started to close.
Pine cones rely on the force of the wind to blow their seeds to a spot where they can grow.
Therefore, the seeds must be light and as dry as possible. During rainstorms, the pine cones act as little umbrellas to keep the seeds dry. When the pine cone dries, it opens again. Use the field guide to identify the insects on the outdoor plants. Explanation Plants are great places for insects because they provide both food and shelter.