Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. The species are evergreen trees or shrubs with their leaves in bunches, usually of 2 to 5 needles. The seeds are carried on woody cones, …

Dec 20, 2025 · pine, (genus Pinus), genus of about 115 species of economically and ecologically important evergreen conifers (family Pinaceae), native primarily to northern temperate regions.

Pinus is one of the oldest extant conifer genera.

Pinus, commonly known as pine, is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs belonging to the family Pinaceae. It is one of the most widespread and ecologically significant genera of …

Pine trees (Pinus species) are one of the most important groups of plants. These trees are called conifers because they have needles, cones, and are typically evergreen.

Trees or shrubs aromatic, evergreen; crown usually conic when young, often rounded or flat-topped with age. Bark of older stems variously furrowed and plated, plates and/or ridges …

Jun 9, 2025 · Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) – type species; Pinus cembra (Swiss pine, arolla pine, Swiss stone pine), Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine), Pinus mugo (mountain pine, mugo pine), …