Austrian pine
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The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) is a tall European pine tree. It is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes and is characterized by needles that grow in clusters of two. Pines, in general, are evergreen conifers belonging to the genus Pinus and are vital to many ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various animals. Economically, pines are significant for their timber, used in construction and paper production, as well as for producing turpentine, rosin, and oils. Edible pine seeds, known as pine nuts, are also a product of several species.12
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