Pinus Aristata (Noun)
Meaning
Small slow-growing upland pine of western United States (Rocky Mountains) having dense branches with fissured rust-brown bark and short needles in bunches of 5 and thorn-tipped cone scales; among the oldest living things some over 4500 years old.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ancient Bristlecone Pine, also known as Pinus aristata, is a small slow-growing upland pine native to the western United States.
- Pinus aristata trees can be found in the high-altitude regions of the Rocky Mountains, where they have adapted to the harsh conditions.
- Some Pinus aristata trees have been known to live for over 4500 years, making them among the oldest living things on Earth.
- Researchers have been studying the Pinus aristata to learn more about the tree's remarkable ability to thrive in conditions that would be challenging for most other species.
- This species is highly valued for its durability and resistance to decay, with some Pinus aristata trees still standing after thousands of years.