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Pinus muricata  D. Don
Bishop pine,   Bull pine,   Prickle cone pine
Pinus muricata is a tree that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Communities: Closed-cone Pine Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSPinus muricata ssp. borealis
PLANTSPinus muricata ssp. stantonii
PLANTSPinus muricata var. borealis
PLANTSPinus muricata var. muricata
PLANTSPinus muricata var. remorata
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Information about  Pinus muricata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (PIMU)

Photos on Calflora

Photos on CalPhotos

Google Images

Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

[Wikipedia] Limited Range: Pinus muricata, the bishop pine, is a pine with a very restricted range: mostly in California, including several offshore Channel Islands, and a few locations in Baja California, Mexico. It is always on or near the coast. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).