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single-leaf pinyon

/ˈsɪŋɡəl liːf ˈpɪnjən/

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/ˈsɪŋɡəl liːf ˈpɪnjən/formalscientific
  • ruВид сосны (Pinus monophylla), произрастающий на юго-западе США и севере Мексики, характеризующийся наличием одной хвоинки в пучке вместо типичных двух или более. Дает съедобные кедровые орехи.

A species of pine tree (Pinus monophylla) native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by having a single needle per fascicle rather than the typical two or more. It produces edible pine nuts.

  1. A species of pine treeC2formalamerican

    A small to medium-sized pine tree (Pinus monophylla) native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by having a single needle per fascicle.

    ruСосна однохвойная

    • The single-leaf pinyon is well-adapted to arid mountain slopes.
    • Its seeds, or pine nuts, are an important food source for wildlife and were historically gathered by Native Americans.
    • The single-leaf pinyon can be distinguished from other pines by its single, stout needle.