🌿Native Nature

Jack pine

Pinus banksiana

Taxonomy

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

About

Jack pine (Pinus banksiana) is an eastern North American pine. Its native range in Canada is east of the Rocky Mountains from the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories to Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, and the north-central and northeast of the United States from Minnesota to Maine, with the southernmost part of the range just into northwest Indiana and northwest Pennsylvania. It is also known as grey pine and scrub pine.

Frequently Asked Questions

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