shore pine

• Nom courant de Pinus contorta, espèce de pin de la côte pacifique de l’Amérique du Nord, que l’on trouve souvent dans les forêts littorales, caractérisé par des aiguilles tordues et une adaptation aux sols pauvres.

A common name for Pinus contorta, a species of pine tree native to the Pacific coast of North America, typically found in coastal forests and characterized by its twisted needles and adaptability to poor soils.

1. A type of pine treeB2formalamerican

   A small to medium-sized pine tree (Pinus contorta var. contorta) native to coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest, often found in sandy or rocky soils.

   Pin tordu côtier

   • The shore pine is well adapted to the windy coastal environment.
   • We planted a shore pine in our garden to attract local birds.
   • The needles of the shore pine are shorter than those of other pines.