Pinus aristata
Colorado Bristlecone Pine, Foxtail Pine
Other regional names: Hickory Pine +1 more
- Hickory Pine
- Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine
Also known as: Pinus balfouriana subsp. aristata (Engelm.) Engelm. +1 more
- Pinus balfouriana subsp. aristata (Engelm.) Engelm.
- Pinus balfouriana var. aristata (Engelm.) Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to North America, Pinus aristata (commonly known as Colorado bristlecone pine or Foxtail 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico