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Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1939
[Annotation copied from Lynham et al. 2002(https://www.frames.gov/rcs/18000/18093.html)] Black spruce is a dominant cover in northern Minnesota because it can tolerate wet-sites and peat soils, it can regenerate in shade, and it can act as a pioneer species. Black spruce also has a special adaptation to post-fire reseeding. The cones, which stay attached to the tree for many years and disseminate seed for at least 2 to 3 years, are borne in a dense cluster near the tip of the trees where they are not apt to be injured even by severe crown fires. Hence, after a forest fire when the trees have all been killed, a large amount of seed is still available. This special adaptation is discussed in more detail.
Citation: LeBarron, R. K. 1939. The role of forest fires in the reproduction of black spruce. Proceedings of the Minnesota Academy of Science 7:11-14.
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- black spruce
- cones
- fire-adapted species
- Minnesota
- Picea mariana
- post-fire seeding
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