Canary Island Pine
探検植物
Canary Island Pine
pinus canariensis
The Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) is a majestic, large evergreen tree endemic to the volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa. Renowned for its towering, straight trunk and highly resilient nature, it plays a critical role in the local ecology. One of its most fascinating features is its remarkable adaptation to wildfires; unlike most pine species, it can quickly regenerate from buds hidden deep beneath its thick bark after being completely scorched. Furthermore, its exceptionally long needles act as a natural irrigation system by combing moisture from passing fog, sustaining the tree and surrounding flora in otherwise arid, rocky terrains. Whether standing as a charred monument to recent fires or forming a lush, green canopy in subtropical cloud forests, this iconic tree exemplifies survival and endurance in harsh volcanic landscapes.
生息地: Found primarily on subtropical volcanic mountainsides, steep rocky slopes, and within dry, high-altitude cloud forests.
外見
This large conifer features a tall, straight trunk that can reach over 40 meters in height, covered in thick, reddish-brown bark that becomes deeply fissured and scaly with age. Its most distinctive visual identifier is its remarkably long, drooping, yellowish-green needles, which grow in distinct bundles of three and can measure up to 30 centimeters in length. The tree's crown is typically conical in its youth, broadening into an umbrella-like canopy as it matures. It produces robust, chestnut-brown cones that are large and heavily scaled, often remaining tightly closed on the branches for years.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Pinopsida目Pinales科Pinaceae属Pinus
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
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おもしろい事実
It is officially recognized as the natural botanical symbol of the island of La Palma.
The Canary Island Pine is widely considered one of the most fire-resistant conifer species in the entire world.
The resinous heartwood of this tree, known locally as 'tea' wood, is incredibly strong, rot-resistant, and was historically a staple of traditional Canarian architecture.
Through its fog-harvesting abilities, a single mature tree can capture hundreds of liters of water during a dense fog event, creating localized microclimates.
特殊能力
能力
Epicormic Resprouting
Capable of rapidly regenerating lush green shoots directly from its scorched trunk and thick branches following intense wildfires.
能力
Fog Harvesting
Utilizes its exceptionally long needles to condense moisture from low-hanging clouds and fog, dripping the water directly down to its root zone.
能力
Fire Shielding
Develops incredibly thick, overlapping layers of bark that physically insulate its vital internal cambium layer from extreme heat and flames.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 1500-4500 cm
- 体重
- 2000-25000 kg
- 寿命
- 150-300 年
食性と食事
As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own food through photosynthesis using sunlight, water, and atmospheric gases.
年齢による違い: Seedlings require more consistent moisture and soil nutrients until their deep taproots and fog-harvesting needles fully develop.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon Dioxide
- Soil Minerals
採餌方法
- Passive Absorption
生態系とのつながり
seed predator
Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
Fringilla teydea
Feeds exclusively on the seeds of the Canary Island Pine.
forager
Canary Islands Kinglet
Regulus teneriffae
Forages for insects hidden in the pine's thick needle clusters.
inhabitant
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Excavates nesting cavities in dead or mature pine trunks and forages under the bark.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Canary Island Pineを見分けるには？
Canary Island Pineを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Canary Island Pineの長さは何ですか？
1500-4500 cm
Canary Island Pineの体重は何ですか？
2000-25000 kg
Canary Island Pineの寿命は何ですか？
150-300 年
Canary Island Pineは何を食べますか？
As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own food through photosynthesis using sunlight, water, and atmospheric gases.
Canary Island Pineは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found primarily on subtropical volcanic mountainsides, steep rocky slopes, and within dry, high-altitude cloud forests.
Canary Island Pineはどのように狩りをしますか？
Passive Absorption
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