Prickly Pine (Noun)
Meaning
A small two-needled upland pine of the eastern United States (Appalachians) having dark brown flaking bark and thorn-tipped cone scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prickly pine tree stood tall amidst the Appalachian landscape, its dark brown bark glistening in the sunlight.
- Prickly pine trees are known for their unique thorn-tipped cone scales that provide protection from predators.
- Hikers navigating the Appalachian trails often encounter the prickly pine, a resilient and adaptable species.
- The prickly pine's two-needled branches swayed gently in the mountain breeze, a soothing sight for weary travelers.
- Foresters studying the prickly pine have noted its remarkable ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.