Pine

Biological Name: Pinus spp. (over 120 species).

Origins / Native Range: Northern Hemisphere, from boreal forests to subtropical regions.

Interesting Facts:
• Evergreen conifers with needle-like leaves in bundles.
• Seeds of some species (pine nuts) are edible and highly prized.
• Resin historically used to make turpentine and pitch.
• Form vast forests critical for biodiversity and timber supply.

Conservation Status: Most species not threatened, though some (e.g., Pinus torreyana) are rare and endangered.