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foxtail pine

Pinus balfouriana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Pinus

About

Pinus balfouriana (foxtail pine) is a rare high-elevation pine that is endemic to California, United States. It is closely related to the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain bristlecone pines, in the subsection Balfourianae. The two disjunct populations are found in the southern Klamath Mountains (subspecies balfouriana) and the southern Sierra Nevada (subspecies austrina). A small outlying population was reported in southern Oregon, but was proven to have been misidentified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of foxtail pine?
The scientific name of foxtail pine is Pinus balfouriana.
What kingdom does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the family Pinaceae.
What genus does foxtail pine belong to?
foxtail pine belongs to the genus Pinus.