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Bristlecone Pine.
Bristlecone Pine - as a noun
Small slow-growing upland pine of western united states (rocky mountains) having dense branches with fissured rust-brown bark and short needles in bunches of 5 and thorn-tipped cone scales; among the oldest living things some over 4500 years old
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinus aristatarocky mountain bristlecone pineExample Sentences
"The ancient bristlecone pine is one of the oldest living trees in the world."
"The bristlecone pines thrive in harsh environments with rocky soils and little rainfall."
"The twisted and gnarled branches of the bristlecone pines give them a unique appearance."
"The bristlecone pine's resin has been used for its medicinal properties by indigenous cultures."
"Researchers study the growth rings of bristlecone pines to understand climate patterns of the past."
