Pinus (pine)

Pinus, commonly known as pine, is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs characterized by long, needle-like leaves grouped in clusters. These trees typically produce woody cones that contain seeds, and they vary in size from small shrubs to towering giants. Pines are important ecologically, providing habitat and food for wildlife, and economically, supplying timber, resin, and turpentine. They thrive in various environments worldwide, especially in temperate and subtropical regions. Pines play a vital role in forest ecosystems, helping stabilize soil and influence local climate conditions through their growth and transpiration.