Pinon (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several low-growing pines of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The piñon pine is a common sight in the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.
- Piñon trees are often found in association with juniper trees in the mountainous regions of New Mexico.
- The piñon pine is an important food source for many animals, including birds and small mammals, which eat its seeds.
- In some parts of the American West, piñon wood is used for fuel and construction.
- Piñon pines are highly adapted to the dry conditions of the desert, with deep roots that allow them to survive with minimal rainfall.