Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Observed in open, ponderosa forest near the summit of Mt. Ord, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA. 24 July 2011.
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CONES: Reddish-brown seed cones are mostly 4 to 6 cm long and ovoid.
LEAVES: Leaf-needles are mostly fascicled in groups of three, varying
rarely between two and five. They are relatively long, flexible and yellow-green in
color.
TREE: Mature trees in Arizona old-growth settings reach 30+ meters in height
and have rich reddish-brown bark broken into plate-like pattern. Younger trees
have dark brown or gray bark.
RANGE: Found in montane habitats through much of Arizona, but less common in the mountains of southeastern Arizona.
UNARMED. No spines; tips of needles slightly sharp.
Pinaceae -- Pine Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmentnal Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- Encyclopedia of Life
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