Subject was seen on the side of a trail with sandy soil and wetlands nearby. The tree is evergreen with flat singly growing needles. On the back of each needle there are two distinct white lines present. The trunk is a lighter brown color.
Specimen #917. Collected with permission from the Water Supply Division of the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. On rock in damp area in mixed forest. Cucullate leaves - section Sphagnum.
Broad entire leaves encircle the stem and taper to a point. Panicle flower with round spikelets. Growing in clusters 2-3ft high. Habit: grassy field.
Common along a short stretch of trail at edge of precipice in the shade of the cloud forest near 1950 masl.
On an eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). The tree is cultivated but the adelgid is definitely not.