16,447 observationsEndangered
longleaf pine
Pinus palustris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Pinus
About
Pinus palustris, commonly known as the longleaf pine, is a pine native to the southeastern United States, found along the coastal plain from eastern Texas to southeast Virginia, extending into northern and central Florida. It reaches a height of 30–35 m (98–115 ft) and a diameter of 0.7 m (28 in). In the past, they reportedly grew to 47 m (154 ft) with a diameter of 1.2 m (47 in).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of longleaf pine is Pinus palustris.
- longleaf pine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- longleaf pine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- longleaf pine belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- longleaf pine belongs to the order Pinales.
- longleaf pine belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- longleaf pine belongs to the genus Pinus.