Loblolly Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Tall spreading three-needled pine of southeastern United States having reddish-brown fissured bark and a full bushy upper head.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The loblolly pine stood tall and proud in the middle of the southeastern forest, a symbol of the region's diverse wildlife.
- Foresters widely cultivated loblolly pines for their timber, as the wood was suitable for various construction purposes.
- Along the coastal plain, a group of loblolly pines provided shade and shelter from the scorching summer sun.
- The reddish-brown fissured bark and full, bushy upper head of the loblolly pine set it apart from other species native to the area.
- In many parts of the southeastern United States, the loblolly pine was seen as an irreplaceable component of the local ecosystem.