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Bristlecone Pine

Pinus longaeva

Least Concern →

Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

5000 years

Length

15.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

About

大盆地刺果松是地球上已知存活时间最长的单株树木，可在加利福尼亚州白山和大盆地地区严酷的亚高山环境中存活逾5000年。其极长的寿命与缓慢的代谢、密实的抗腐烂和抗虫害树脂质木材，以及限制竞争的严酷高海拔条件密切相关。刺果松的年轮记录提供了延伸数千年的宝贵气候代用记录。

Fun Facts

✨ They grow at high altitudes in harsh conditions.
✨ Their wood is so dense that dead trees can remain standing for thousands of years.
✨ Methuselah's exact location is kept secret to protect it.

Habitat & Distribution

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

🌲 Forest 🪨 Rocky Areas

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Bristlecone Pine is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Pinus (Pines)

Species

Pinus longaeva (Bristlecone Pine)

Names in Other Languages

German langlebige Kiefer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bristlecone Pine?

The scientific name of Bristlecone Pine is Pinus longaeva. It belongs to the genus Pinus.

What is the conservation status of Bristlecone Pine?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Bristlecone Pine live?

Bristlecone Pine is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Bristlecone Pine belong to?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What does Bristlecone Pine eat?

Bristlecone Pine is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Bristlecone Pine live?

Bristlecone Pine has an average lifespan of approximately 5000 years in the wild.

Is Bristlecone Pine endangered?

No, Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bristlecone Pine belong to?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).