Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Small slow-growing upland pine of western United States (Rocky Mountains) having dense branches with fissured rust-brown bark and short needles in bunches of 5 and thorn-tipped cone scales; among the oldest living things some over 4500 years old.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rocky mountain bristlecone pine is known for its remarkable longevity, with some trees estimated to be over 4500 years old.
- A team of researchers traveled to the Rocky Mountains to study the unique characteristics of the rocky mountain bristlecone pine.
- The rocky mountain bristlecone pine has adapted to the harsh conditions of the high-altitude environment, developing dense branches and a thick, fissured bark.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the rocky mountain bristlecone pine, which is considered a national treasure due to its age and historical significance.
- Hikers in the Rocky Mountains often seek out the rocky mountain bristlecone pine, drawn by its twisted, gnarled trunks and the opportunity to see one of the oldest living things on Earth.