single-leaf pinyon

• Especie de pino (Pinus monophylla) nativa del suroeste de Estados Unidos y norte de México, caracterizada por tener una sola acícula por fascículo en lugar de las dos o más típicas. Produce piñones comestibles.

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.

   pino piñonero de una sola hoja

   • 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.