Pinus Monophylla (Noun)
Meaning
Pinon of southwestern United States having solitary needles and often many stems; important as a nut pine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The single-leaf pinyon, also known as pinus monophylla, is a pine tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Pinus monophylla is often found in the mountainous regions of the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.
- The pinus monophylla is a small to medium-sized pine tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall, with a broad, rounded crown and many stems.
- The edible seeds of the pinus monophylla are an important food source for many animals, including birds, squirrels, and humans.
- In some parts of the southwestern United States, pinus monophylla is considered a keystone species due to its importance as a food source and habitat for many other species.