White Pine Cone and Tassel

The White Pine Cone and Tassel is the state flower of Maine. 
== Description ==
The needles of the White Pine (Pinus strobus) are usually 2 1/2-5 in. long and usually shed near the end of the second growing season. The cones are usually 4-8 inches in length, usually slightly curved, with no spikes and thin scales.http://www.50states.com/flower/maine.htm
== State Symbol ==
Its status as the state flower was adopted by the Legislature of 1945.maine.gov It appeared on a postage stamp as part of the state birds and flowers series of 1982.
== References ==
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Category:State Symbols
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