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Lawson's Pine

Pinus lawsonii Roezl ex Gordon
Lawson's Pine
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Pinus lawsonii, commonly known as Lawson's Pine, is a conifer species in the family Pinaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in the central, Gulf, and southwest regions of the country. This species was first described in 1862.

Description

Lawson's Pine is a member of the pine genus (Pinus) and belongs to the family Pinaceae, which includes other conifers such as spruces, firs, and larches. It is naturally distributed across several regions in Mexico. The species was published in 1862 and is known by the scientific name Pinus lawsonii, with the authorship attributed to Roezl ex Gordon.

Other common names

Lawson's Pine

Distribution

Global · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Pinus lawsonii var. gracilisPinus altamiranoiPinus lawsonii subsp. gracilis

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