whitebark pine

• Especie de pino (Pinus albicaulis) nativa de las zonas montañosas del oeste de Norteamérica, conocida por su corteza blancuzca y su importancia como fuente de alimento para la fauna silvestre.

A species of pine tree (Pinus albicaulis) native to high-elevation regions of western North America, known for its white bark and importance as a food source for wildlife.

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   A species of pine tree (Pinus albicaulis) native to the mountains of western North America, known for its white bark and ability to grow at high elevations.

   pino de corteza blanca

   • Whitebark pine is a keystone species in alpine ecosystems.
   • The whitebark pine's seeds are an important food source for Clark's nutcracker.
   • Climate change poses a serious threat to whitebark pine populations.