13 - Shortleaf pine seedling crook - Ouachita, Scott, AR (4)
Shortleaf pine seedling that has multiple sprouts emerging from the basal crook. The basal crook, or j-shaped root feature of the species, allows shortleaf pine to respout after topkill from fire or other events that can damage or remove the stem.Credit:SREF
Location:Ouachita National Forest, Scott, AR
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