Piñon Pine

Piñon Pine (Pinus edulis) is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States. Known for its dense, fragrant needle clusters and edible seeds called pine nuts, it thrives in arid, rocky soils. Piñon Pines play a vital ecological role, providing habitat and food for wildlife like birds and squirrels. They are also culturally significant, historically used by Indigenous peoples for food and traditional practices. The tree's resilient nature and valuable seeds make it important both ecologically and economically in desert ecosystems.