Pitch Pine (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large three-needled pine of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada; closely related to the pond pine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The timber from the pitch pine tree is often used for pulpwood and rough construction due to its strength and durability.
- Pitch pine was traditionally used in shipbuilding and was also a major source of turpentine.
- Pitch pine is known for its three needles per bundle and large, columnar trunk that can grow up to 80 feet tall.
- Historically, the pitch pine has been an important resource for Native American tribes, providing shelter, tools, and fuel.
- Pitch pine can be identified by its distinctive orange-red bark and clusters of long, brown cones.
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Meaning 2
Large three-needled pine of southeastern United States having very long needles and gnarled twisted limbs; bark is red-brown deeply ridged; an important timber tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.