shortleaf pine
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shortleaf pine
Pinus echinata
The shortleaf pine is a tall tree with long, slender needles. It grows in forests and provides homes for many animals. Its cones are small and can be found hanging from the branches.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The shortleaf pine has a straight trunk with reddish-brown, scaly bark often showing small resin pockets. Its needles are a vibrant yellowish-green, grouped in bundles of two or three. Small, egg-shaped cones with stiff prickles further distinguish this pine.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusPinus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its cones contain tiny winged seeds that twirl like helicopters when falling!
Some native cultures used its sticky sap as a traditional adhesive or medicine!
This resilient tree can live for over 200 years, watching generations pass by!
Wow, shortleaf pine wood has been used for everything from ships to homes!
Special abilities
Ability
Fire Resilience
The shortleaf pine can survive ground fires thanks to its thick, scaly bark and ability to resprout from its base.
Ability
Trunk Revival
This pine can regrow new shoots from its trunk base after damage, helping it recover quickly from fires.
Ability
Deep Water Seeker
The shortleaf pine has a deep taproot that helps it find water deep underground, surviving dry spells.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2000-4000 cm
- Spread
- 800-1500 cm
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
feasts on its nutritious seeds.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on young seedlings and tender needles.
shelters
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Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
builds nests and hunts insects in its crown.
parasitizes
Southern pine beetle
Dendroctonus frontalis
tunnels under the bark, weakening the tree.
Traits
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Stay on paths when exploring forests and watch out for falling pine cones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is shortleaf pine?
2000-4000 cm
How wide does shortleaf pine spread?
800-1500 cm
Is shortleaf pine edible?
Yes
Is shortleaf pine toxic?
None
What is shortleaf pine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is shortleaf pine pollinated?
Wind
Where is shortleaf pine usually found?
Forests
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