The cones are about four inches long, exceedingly hard, and covered with a sort of silicious varnish and gum, rendering them impervious to moisture, evidently with a view to the careful preservation of the seeds.
球果大约有四英寸长,非常坚硬,上面覆盖着一种硅质清漆和树胶,使它们不受潮,显然为了小心保存种子。