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Nelson's pinyon

Pinus nelsonii

Taxonomy

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

About

Pinus nelsonii, Nelson's pinyon, is a species of pine native to the mountains of northeastern Mexico, in Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí and Tamaulipas at 1,800–3,200 m altitude. It has very singular characteristics and is not closely related to any other pines in either morphology or genetics. It is placed in subgenus Strobus either in its own section Nelsonia or subsection Nelsoniae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nelson's pinyon?
The scientific name of Nelson's pinyon is Pinus nelsonii.
What is the conservation status of Nelson's pinyon?
The Nelson's pinyon has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the family Pinaceae.
What genus does Nelson's pinyon belong to?
Nelson's pinyon belongs to the genus Pinus.