This dichotomous key can be used to identify some conifers. la Leaves are neede-like
1b Leaves are attened and scale-like
2a Leaves are in clusters
2b Single leaves
3a Two to five leaves in a cluster
3b More than five leaves in a cluster
4a Leaves mostly five in a cluster
4b Leaves two or three in a duster
Sa Leaves mostly three in a duster
Sb Leaves mostly two in a cluster
6a Twisted leaves that are less than 13 cm long
6b Straight leaves that are more than 13 cm long
7a Leaves 13 to 25 cm long; thomy cones
7b Leaves mostly over 25 cm long: no thorns on cones
Ba Leaves in clusters of 20 to 40
8b Leaves are stiff and four sided
Sa Needles are short and sharp
9b Needles are longer than 12 mm
10a soft and leathery cones
100 Woody cones
Based on the key, which of these best describes the leaves and cones of the longleaf
pine?