Pinus longaeva
Ancient Pine, Bristlecone Pine
Other regional names: Great Basin Bristlecone Pine +1 more
- Great Basin Bristlecone Pine
- Intermountain Bristlecone Pine
Also known as: Pinus aristata subsp. longaeva (D.K.Bailey) E.Murray +2 more
- Pinus aristata subsp. longaeva (D.K.Bailey) E.Murray
- Pinus aristata var. longaeva (D.K.Bailey) Little
- Pinus balfouriana subsp. longaeva (D.K.Bailey) E.Murray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pinus longaeva (commonly known as Ancient Pine or Bristlecone Pine) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada, Utah