Bull Pine

Pinus sabiniana Douglas

Pinus sabiniana, known as Bull Pine, is a pine species native to California, United States. It belongs to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae. The species was published in 1832 by Douglas. It is also referred to by several other common names, including towani pine, foothill pine, gray pine, and ghost pine. A historical name, digger pine, is no longer in use due to its association with a racial slur.

Description

Pinus sabiniana is a pine species found exclusively in California. It is part of the Pinaceae family and is one of the many species within the genus Pinus. The species was first described in 1832 by the botanist Douglas. It is known by several local names, including towani pine, foothill pine, gray pine, ghost pine, and Bull Pine. The term 'digger pine' was previously used but is now avoided due to its offensive connotations. The species is distributed within the United States and has a global presence in cultivation and records.