Ponderosa Pine (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 a highly adaptable tree that can thrive in a wide range of environments, from dry mountains to moist valleys.
- Ponderosa pines are known for their distinctive bark, which peels off in large, dark brown plates as the tree matures.
- In the western United States, the ponderosa pine is one of the most common and widely distributed pine species.
- The ponderosa pine's dark green needles are typically found in bunches of 2 to 5, giving the tree a distinctive appearance.
- Ponderosa pines can grow to be very tall, with some specimens reaching heights of over 100 feet in ideal conditions.