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Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Pinus (Pines)
Species
Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine)

Names in Other Languages

French Pin
German Drehkiefer

Similar Species in Pinus

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Aleppo pine
Pinus halepensis
Least Concern
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Amami Pine
Pinus amamiana
Endangered
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American Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
Least Concern
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Apache Pine
Pinus engelmannii
Least Concern
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Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
Least Concern
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Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
Least Concern
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Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
Not Evaluated
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Australian Pine
Pinus nigra
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lodgepole Pine?
The scientific name of Lodgepole Pine is Pinus contorta. It belongs to the genus Pinus.
Where does Lodgepole Pine live?
Lodgepole Pine is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands.
What family does Lodgepole Pine belong to?
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Lodgepole Pine belong to?
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Lodgepole Pine?
The closest relatives of Lodgepole Pine in the genus Pinus include Aleppo pine, Amami Pine, American Red Pine, Apache Pine, Arizona Pine.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Pinus — 20 Species

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Aleppo pine
Pinus halepensis
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Amami Pine
Pinus amamiana
EN 🌲
American Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
LC 🌲
Apache Pine
Pinus engelmannii
LC 🌲
Arizona Pine
Pinus arizonica
LC 🌲
Armand's Pine
Pinus armandii
LC 🌲
Arolla Pine
Pinus cembra
NE 🌲
Australian Pine
Pinus nigra
NE 🌲
Aztec Pine
Pinus teocote
LC 🌲
Banksian Pine
Pinus banksiana
NE 🌲
Benguet Pine
Pinus kesiya
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus bhutanica
LC 🌲
Bhutan Pine
Pinus wallichiana
NE 🌲
Bigcone Pine
Pinus coulteri
NT 🌲
Big-cone Pinyon
Pinus maximartinezii
EN 🌲
Bishop Pine
Pinus muricata
VU 🌲
Black Pine
Pinus thunbergii
LC 🌲
Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii
LC 🌲
Bristlecone Pine
Pinus longaeva
LC 🌲
Bull Pine
Pinus sabiniana
LC
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