American Red Pine
Pinus resinosa Aiton
Pinus resinosa, known as American Red Pine, is a pine species native to Eastern North America. It ranges from Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes region to Manitoba and Newfoundland. This species is part of the Pinaceae family and is one of only two American members of subsection Pinus. It is notable for its adaptability and is an important forestry species in its native range. The species exhibits low genetic diversity.
Description
Pinus resinosa, commonly known as American Red Pine, is a native species of Eastern North America. It is found in regions such as Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes, Manitoba, and Newfoundland. It belongs to the genus Pinus and the family Pinaceae. The species is part of the subsection Pinus and is characterized by low genetic diversity. It is a valuable forestry species in its native range due to its adaptability. The species was first described in 1789 by Aiton.
Other common names
American Red PineCanadian Red PineNorway PineRed Pine
Distribution
Newfoundland · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Vermont-US · Global · Connecticut · Illinois · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · Québec · Vermont · West Virginia · Wisconsin
Synonyms
Pinus rubraPinus resinosa f. globosaPinus resinosa f. resinosa