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Jeffrey Pine

Pinus jeffreyi A.Murray bis & al.
Jeffrey Pine
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Pinus jeffreyi, commonly known as Jeffrey Pine, is a species of pine tree native to North America. It is primarily found in California, with occurrences also in western Nevada, southwestern Oregon, and northern Baja California. The species was named after John Jeffrey, a botanist who documented it. It was first described in 1853 by A.Murray bis & al.

Description

Jeffrey Pine belongs to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae. It is a widely distributed tree species, with a range covering parts of the United States and Mexico. Commonly referred to as yellow pine or black pine, it is distinguished by its habitat in the western regions of North America. The species has been recognized in botanical literature since its formal publication in 1853.

Other common names

Jeffrey PineJeffrey's Pine

Distribution

Global · California · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · Oregon

Synonyms

Pinus jeffreyi var. deflexaPinus jeffreyanaPinus jeffreyi var. baja-californicaPinus malletiiPinus deflexaPinus ponderosa subsp. jeffreyiPinus ponderosa var. jeffreyiPinus peninsularisPinus jeffreyi var. peninsularisPinus ponderosa var. malletiiPinus jeffreyi subsp. baja-californicaPinus ponderosa subsp. jeffreyi

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