Branchlet

Buds

Closed cone

Open cone

Name

Pinus leiophylla Schiede ex Schlecht. et Cham., Linnaea 6: 354 (1831).
[Smooth-leaved pine, Chihuahua pine]

Description

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Notes

High resin content reduces the quality of the wood, but it remains a popular source for tapping.  Heavily planted in especially African plantations. 

Natural Distribution

SW U.S.A., Mexico.