Common Names - . Pines | Synonyms - . None known |
Authority - . L. | Gymnosperm or Angiosperm? Gymnosperm |
Plant forms - evergreen and or resinous trees (rarely shrubs | Total Number of species - 120 |
World Distribution - North temperate zones, Central & S. America |
Comments - A valued set of species for their beauty and the value of the woods they offer
in very large commercial quantities around the world. Has many uses from
construction through to popular furniture.
Hardness can vary from relatively soft and light weight for northern species
to yellow pines from the south hard enough to challenge the hardness of oak
for flooring.
Other uses come from refining the resin from Pine trees. |