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Pinus teocote Schiede ex Schltdl. & Cham.

Pinus teocote

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Pinus teocote (teocote) is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is endemic to Mexico. 20–30 m tall and 75 cm diameter. Straight trunk and dense top. It grows at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,800 ft). Most of the rainfall in its habitat occurs in summer.

The wood is white-yellowish, moderate in quality. The resin is used to produce turpentine.

References

  1. ^ Farjon, A. (2013). "Pinus teocote". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42422A2979110. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42422A2979110.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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Pinus teocote: Brief Summary

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Pinus teocote (teocote) is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is endemic to Mexico. 20–30 m tall and 75 cm diameter. Straight trunk and dense top. It grows at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,800 ft). Most of the rainfall in its habitat occurs in summer.

The wood is white-yellowish, moderate in quality. The resin is used to produce turpentine.

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