Pinus sylvestris L.
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Scots Pine
The Scots pine is the only pine species native to Northern Europe. These pines can live for centuries. In 2006, one of the oldest known Scots pines (estimated age between 355 and 405 years) fell to the ground in the town of Wolfheze (Province of Gelderland). However in the wadden region, these trees are usually cut down after 80 to 120 years. There is too much salty wind for them to reach a ripe o... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Pinus
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 577fe956-b862-4b80-9643-16c193ba418b
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility