Cones of the bristlecone pine. This photo captures several stages of the pinecone with its characteristic bristles. The bristlecone pine is believed to live longer than any other known single organism, with specimens living up to 4,500-5,000 years. The Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) is found in Utah, Nevada and eastern California.
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