Pinus female cone

Systematic position
Class: Corniferopsida
Order: Coniferales
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Pinus
Characteristics of female cone
1. It might appear alone or in pairs on the main stem. It is comparable to angiosperm
inflorescence.
2. In comparison to male cones, female cones are bigger.
3. Megasporophylls, also known as female flowers or carpels, which are spirally organized
around the cone axis.
4. The development of female cones from an early to a mature stage takes around two
Source;
1. Botany Sem I and II by profs. Sri Saryanayana,
Dr.M. Venkatesham, Dr. Tariana and Dr.M. Sailaja
2.Botany 1st Year by Dr. B.R. Murthy and K. Rama Krishna