This ecoregion is known for the long-leaf (meaning long-needled) pine trees that once dominated the area. Imagine walking through a forest where beautiful trees reach 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) into the sky. On the ground, among the fallen pine needles, grow clumps of wiregrass. As you walk, you notice the softness created by the thick cushion of needles. You reach down and pick up some of the needles and are amazed by their length. At nearly 18 inches (45 cm), they are the longest pine needles of any Eastern pine.
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