Del Mare Pine
Pinus torreyana Parry ex Carrière
Pinus torreyana, commonly known as Del Mare Pine, is a pine species in the family Pinaceae. It is native to California and is considered a critically endangered species. The tree is endemic to the California coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion, with populations found in coastal San Diego County and on Santa Rosa Island, off the coast of Santa Barbara County. The species was first described in 1855.
Description
Pinus torreyana, or Del Mare Pine, is a rare pine species native to California. It is found only in coastal San Diego County and on Santa Rosa Island in Santa Barbara County. The species is classified as critically endangered due to its limited distribution. It is a part of the Pinaceae family and is endemic to the California coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion. The species was first published in 1855 under the authorship of Parry ex Carrière.
Other common names
Del Mare PineSoledad PineTorrey Pine
Distribution
Global · California
Synonyms
Pinus lophosperma