pinyon pine
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The pinyon pine, also known as piñon pine, is a small, scrubby pine tree native to the southwestern United States. These trees are characterized by their small cones, which are filled with edible seeds. These seeds, commonly called pine nuts, are an important food source for Native American peoples and are also collected for commercial use. The pinyon pine belongs to the genus Pinus, which encompasses about 115 species of evergreen conifers found primarily in northern temperate regions. Many species within the Pinus genus are economically important for their timber, paper products, turpentine, and rosin.123
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