Pines are a genus of evergreen trees or shrubs. There are over 100 species of pine, native to every continent in the northern hemisphere. Owing to the quality of their timber, pines have been introduced into much of the southern hemisphere. As evergreens with needle-like leaves, they can grow in poor soils and harsh conditions. Most species are monoecious - they have separate male and female cones on the same tree. Many birds and mammals rely on the seeds and in return for this food supply help disperse the seeds, a job that can also be done by the wind.
Scientific name: Pinus
The following habitats are found across the Pines distribution range. Find out more about these environments, what it takes to live there and what else inhabits them.
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus (pron.: /ˈpiːnɪs/), in the family Pinaceae. They are the only genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.
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