Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. The species are evergreen trees or shrubs with their leaves in bunches, usually of 2 to 5 needles. The seeds are carried on woody cones, with two seeds …

Nov 6, 2025 · Many botanists consider the genus Pinus to contain two subgenera: Haploxylon, or soft pines, which have one fibrovascular bundle in the leaves, and Diploxylon, or hard pines, which have …

Pine refers to any coniferous tree or shrub belonging to the genus Pinus categorized under the family Pinaceae. Pines are found throughout the world, mainly in the northern temperate regions.

Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of the species in the conifer genus Pinus (pine).

Oct 8, 2024 · What is Pinus? Pinus, commonly known as pine trees, belongs to the family Pinaceae and encompasses a diverse group of evergreen conifers. These trees exhibit a wide range of heights, …

Jun 9, 2025 · Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) – type species; Pinus cembra (Swiss pine, arolla pine, Swiss stone pine), Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine), Pinus mugo (mountain pine, mugo pine), Pinus nigra …

Pinus, commonly known as pine, is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs belonging to the family Pinaceae. It is one of the most widespread and ecologically significant genera of gymnosperms, …

Conifers are by far the most commonly encountered gymnosperm and pines (the genus Pinus) are probably the most frequently encountered conifer. They are the largest genus within the phylum, …

Pine trees (Pinus species) are one of the most important groups of plants. These trees are called conifers because they have needles, cones, and are typically evergreen.

Approximately 110 species in the genus, nearly all in the Northern Hemisphere. Pinus: the Latin name.