Longest Pinecone

31.80 centimeters 10/26/2009 Truckee, California United States

Crystal English found a conifer pinecone measuring 31.8 centimeters in length. She found it while hiking in the hills of Truckee, California.

CRITERIA TO BEAT RECORD:
- stem can not be included in measurement

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10/27/2009 12:40:49 AM

nice one. i mean, it's no strawberry, but still sorta impressive.
Guy Cafif 10/27/2009 10:10:18 AM

these are cm's not inches,you didnt beat my record
http://www.twitter.com/sacca 10/27/2009 2:26:04 PM

As the witness to this record breaking submission, I must insert myself into the debate here to affirm that the measuring tape pictured above is a NEBO Tools 33 Foot Speed Reader Pro, Contractor Grade with Self-Lock, and is indeed demarcated in inches. If you look closely at the red print on the tape itself you will even see where it notes "FT & IN INCHES".
10/27/2009 5:07:11 PM

It is possible that Crystal has found a cone from sugar pine, Pinus Lambertiana, which occurs in California. The cones from this species can be as long 12 inches. Stop being a sore loser, guy!