Scientific name of pine tree (Pinus) explained. Discover the pine genus, Latin names, and common types of pines.

The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). The oldest tree of the species is named Methuselah and is more than 4,800 years old. The longevity of the Great Basin ...

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