As fall begins, we are starting to find pinecones on the ground, catch whiffs of their earthy aroma, and see their unique, scaled patterns up close. Have you ever wondered why some pinecones are wide open and others are tightly closed?

As fall begins, we are starting to find pinecones on the ground, catch whiffs of their earthy aroma, and see their unique, scaled patterns up close. Have you ever wondered why some pinecones are wide open and others are tightly closed?