Mexican Nut Pine (Noun)
Meaning
A small two-needled or three-needled pinon of Mexico and southern Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Mexican nut pine is a small evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Mexican nut pine trees are often found growing in dry scrublands and rocky outcrops.
- The Mexican nut pine is a valuable source of edible seeds, which are an important food source for many animals.
- In southern Texas, the Mexican nut pine is considered a rare and endangered species due to habitat loss.
- The Mexican nut pine has two or three needles per bundle, which distinguishes it from other pine species.