Pinus monophylla

Basic information
Species type: 
Plant
Genus: 
Pinus
Species: 
monophylla
Common names: 
singleleaf pinyon
Botanical family: 
Pinaceae
Climate information
Climate: 
cold temperate subtropical
tropical highlands
Origin: 
W. N. America
Humidity: 
arid to semi-arid
Cultivation information
Cultivation: 
wild staple
Form: 
tree
Management: 
standard
Staple crops: 
protein-oil
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Description

Nut pine, ranging from Utah to California. Very dry sites, extremes of cold and heat tolerated. Edible nuts once a staple and still widely harvested. Photo at Denver Botanic Garden.

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