Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ( /ˈpaɪnəs/), in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.
The modern English name pine derives from Latin pinus by way of French pin; similar names are used in other Romance languages. In the past (pre-19th century) they were often known as fir, from Old Norse fyrre, by way of Middl...
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Scientific name:
- Pinus
Rank:
Lower classifications:
- Ducampopinus ,
- Rocky Mountains Bristlecone Pine ,
- Chinese White Pine ,
- Mexican White Pine ,
- Swiss Pine ,
- Pinus dabeshanensis ,
- Vietnamese White Pine ,
- Sikang Pine ,
- Pinus devoniana ,
- Douglas Pine
Also known as:
- Pinus
