Virginia Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Common small shrubby pine of the eastern United States having straggling often twisted or branches and short needles in bunches of 2.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The virginia pine grew abundantly in the woodland area, its twisted branches stretching out in all directions.
- As I walked through the forest, I noticed the virginia pine trees were particularly dense in this part of the woods.
- The landscape architect chose to plant virginia pine along the property line to create a natural screen.
- The park ranger pointed out the virginia pine as an example of a native species that thrives in the local climate.
- The straggling branches of the virginia pine made it a favorite among birds, who loved to nest in its tangled limbs.