Status: Native
Synonyms:
Pinus chihuahuana Engelmann
Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana is an uncommon pine tree of middle elevation. It resembles Pinus edulis, but it is generally taller and has three needles per fascicle. The past year's cones noticeably remain on the tree the following spring. Small populations of Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana intermingle with the usually much larger populations of Pinus edulis.
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Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City Range, Bear Mtn., Nov. 11, 2007
Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana, three needles per bundle, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City Range, Bear Mtn., Nov. 11, 2007
Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana, cone, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City Range, Bear Mtn., Nov. 11, 2007
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