Pinus teocote | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Pinaceae |
Genus: | Pinus |
Species: | P. teocote |
Binomial name | |
Pinus teocote Schiede ex Schltdl. & Cham. |
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Natural range of Pinus teocote |
Pinus teocote (Teocote) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is endemic to Mexico. 20–30 m tall and 75 cm diameter. Straight trunk and dense top. It grows at 1500–3200 mm. Most of the rainfall in its habitat occurs in summer.
Wood: white-yellowish, moderate in quality, the resin is used to produce turpentine