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sugar pine

Pinus lambertiana

Taxonomy

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

About

Pinus lambertiana (commonly known as the sugar pine or sugar cone pine) is the tallest and most massive pine tree, and has the longest cones of any conifer. The species name lambertiana was given by the British botanist David Douglas, who named the tree in honour of the English botanist, Aylmer Bourke Lambert. It is native to the mountains of the Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon through California to Baja California.

Frequently Asked Questions

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