torrey's pine

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Noun torrey's pine has 1 sense

Torrey pine, Torrey's pine, soledad pine, gray-leaf pine, sabine pine, Pinus torreyana - medium-sized 5-needled pine of southwestern California having long cylindrical cones
--₁ is a kind of pine, pine tree, true pine

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Torrey's Pine

Description

Torrey's Pine, scientifically known as Pinus torreyana, is a rare pine species native to coastal areas of southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. It is named after John Torrey, a renowned American botanist. The Torrey's Pine is known for its unique and twisted form, adaptation to sandy soil, and its significance in regional ecology.

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Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1

Noun: A type of pine tree with a distinctive twisted growth pattern found in coastal areas of southern California.

Sample Sentence

The Torrey's Pine is an iconic symbol of the San Diego coastline.

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