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Western White Pine

Pinus monticola

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Distributed across Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Pinus (Pines)

Species

Pinus monticola (Western White Pine)

Names in Other Languages

French pin argenté

German westliche Weymouthskiefer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western White Pine?

The scientific name of Western White Pine is Pinus monticola. It belongs to the genus Pinus.

What is the conservation status of Western White Pine?

Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Western White Pine live?

Western White Pine is found in Distributed across Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Western White Pine belong to?

Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What kingdom does Western White Pine belong to?

Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Western White Pine?

The closest relatives of Western White Pine in the genus Pinus include Aleppo pine, Amami Pine, American Red Pine, Apache Pine, Arizona Pine.