Mountain Pine
Pinus uncinata Ramond ex DC.
Pinus uncinata is a conifer species in the Pinaceae family, commonly known as Mountain Pine. It is native to high elevation regions across parts of Europe, including countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Spain. The species was first described in 1805 by Ramond ex DC. and is widely distributed in both natural and cultivated settings.
Description
Pinus uncinata is a species of pine that thrives in high elevation habitats. It is found in regions spanning from southwestern to Central and Southeast Europe. The species is also cultivated in various parts of the world, including New Zealand and Denmark. Known by several common names, including Mountain Pine, it is a hardy conifer adapted to alpine and subalpine environments. Its distribution includes countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia. The species is characterized by its resilience to harsh environmental conditions and is often found in mountainous regions.
Other common names
Mountain Pine
Distribution
NO · PT · Denmark · Sweden · NZ · IS · Global · SE · Austria · Czechoslovakia · France · Føroyar · Germany · Italy · Norway · Spain · Switzerland
Synonyms
Pinus sanguineaPinus uncinata var. ancestralisPinus uncinata var. rotundataPinus uncinata subsp. rotundataPinus mugo subsp. uncinataPinus sylvestris var. uncinataPinus mughus var. uncinataPinus montana var. uncinataPinus montana subsp. uncinataPinus pumilio var. uncinataPinus mugo var. uncinataPinus uncinata var. castaneaPinus uncinata var. cinerascensPinus uncinata var. concolorPinus uncinata var. discolorPinus uncinata var. elongataPinus uncinata var. leucospermaPinus uncinata var. pelospermaPinus uncinata var. pendulaPinus uncinata var. solaris