Pinus peuce
Balkan Pine, Macedonian Pine
Also known as: Pinus cembra var. fruticosa Griseb. +2 more
- Pinus cembra var. fruticosa Griseb.
- Pinus excelsa var. peuce (Griseb.) Beissn.
- Strobus peuce (Griseb.) Moldenke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Europe, Pinus peuce (commonly known as Balkan Pine or Macedonian Pine) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden