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Ponderosa (Noun)

Meaning

Common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The Ponderosa pine is one of the most recognizable and iconic trees in the western United States due to its massive size and distinctive bark.
  • Hikers in the Rocky Mountains often take shelter under the sprawling canopy of a mature Ponderosa pine during sudden rainstorms.
  • Foresters have been working to restore Ponderosa pine forests in Arizona after decades of overgrazing and fire suppression.
  • The large, columnar trunks of Ponderosa pines make them a popular choice for timber framing and woodworking projects.
  • In its natural range, the Ponderosa pine can live for hundreds of years, providing habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

Synonyms

  • Western Yellow Pine
  • Pinus Ponderosa
  • Bull Pine
  • Ponderosa Pine
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