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Pinus torreyana  Parry ex Carrière
Island torrey pine
Pinus torreyana is a tree that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Subspecies and Varieties:
Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

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

Alternate Names:
CNPSPinus torreyana ssp. torreyana
Information about  Pinus torreyana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (PITO)

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ID Tips on PlantID.net

[Wikipedia] Limited Range, Endangered Species, Habitat: The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is a rare pine species in California, United States. It is a critically endangered species growing only in coastal San Diego County, and on Santa Rosa Island, offshore from Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County.[3] The Torrey pine is endemic to the California coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion. (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).