shortleaf pine

tree

Also known as: Pinus echinata

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The shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) is a species of pine tree primarily found in the southeastern United States. It is characterized by its short, flexible needles that typically grow in clusters of two. The bark of the shortleaf pine is reddish-brown. The term "short-leaved pine" is an alternative name for this tree. The wood of the shortleaf pine is also described as yellow.12

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Major North American pines
taeda), shortleaf pine (P. echinata), and slash pine (P. elliottii) are other important timber trees in the southern United States. The Caribbean pine (P. caribaea) extends over several islands in the Caribbean and into Central America.
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taeda), shortleaf pine (P. echinata), and slash pine (P. elliottii) are other important timber trees in the southern United States. The Caribbean pine (P. caribaea) extends over several islands in the Caribbean and into Central America.
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