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Bookmark or Share- Bristlecone pine - WikipediaThe term bristlecone pine covers three species of pine tree (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus, subsection Balfourianae ). All three species are long-lived and highly resilient to harsh weather and bad soils. One of the three species, Pinus longaeva, is among the longest-lived life forms on Earth.
- Inyo National Forest - Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - US Forest ServiceAncient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is an enjoyable way to spend a day learning about the oldest trees in the world. Living trees exceed 4000 years of age with weathered, twisted, and beautifully colored wood. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Natural History .
- Meet Nevada’s Bristlecone Pines, Some of the Oldest Trees on EarthBristlecone pines grow in secluded groves in just a few states, including Nevada. Extreme cold, dry soil, high winds, and high elevation—about 10,000 feet—make their habitat severe.
- Bristlecone Pines - U.S. National Park ServiceGreat Basin Bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) are remarkable for being the oldest non-clonal species on the planet. This strange tree, shaped by the wind, snow, and rain has survived over thousands of years, overseeing the rise and fall of great empires, growing through ice-ages and catastrophic volcanic eruptions.
- Pinus longaeva - WikipediaPinus longaeva (commonly referred to as the Great Basin bristlecone pine, intermountain bristlecone pine, or western bristlecone pine) is a long-living species of bristlecone pine tree found in the higher mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah.
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