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Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine

Pinus aristata

Taxonomy

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

About

Pinus aristata, the Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine (or the Colorado bristlecone pine), is a long-living species of bristlecone pine tree native to the United States. It appears in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and northern New Mexico, with isolated populations in the San Francisco Peaks in Arizona and the Kaibab National Forest north of the Grand Canyon. It is usually found at very high altitudes, from 7,000–13,000 feet (2,100–4,000 m), in cold, dry subalpine climate conditions, often

Frequently Asked Questions

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