Parry's Pinyon (Noun)
Meaning
Five-needled pinon of southern California and northern Baja California having (sometimes three-needled or four-needled showing hybridization from Pinus californiarum).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Parry's pinyon is a slow-growing pine that can live up to 600 years in the harsh conditions of the southern California mountains.
- Parry's pinyon is an important food source for many animals, including the desert bighorn sheep, Clark's nutcracker, and scrub jay.
- The edible seeds of the Parry's pinyon pine have been a staple crop for many Native American tribes in the region for thousands of years.
- Parry's pinyon is often found growing with other pines, including the single-leaf pinyon, and the California pine, in the mountainous regions of southern California and northern Baja California.
- The wood of the Parry's pinyon tree is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot, and is often used for furniture-making and construction.