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A weathered bristlecone pine trunk against the white morning sky

Enduring Bristlecone

This tree had a rough beginning and grew very slowly, small dense growth that is not so easy for the wind to wear away. Perhaps it will stand for ages more.

Also from that day

A bristlecone pine cone on a branch with the trunk in the background

These flexible branches that hang down are an adaptation to strong winds.

Bristlecone pine branches hang down catching the morning light

There were many pretty lichens in the area.

A white stone with lichens on it