UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Pinus contorta var. latifolia    ( Lodgepole pine )

Family: PINACEAE


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Species: Pinus contorta var. latifolia Engelm.

Depiction: Conifer with a tolerance to poor soils; found on disturbed sites, sand dunes, rocky outcrops and open areas; low elevation. This variation of P. contorta is limited to interior and northern regions.

Photographer: Roy Rea


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>Pinus contorta var. latifolia general description<

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter description

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter image-apical bud

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter image-mature bark

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter image-needles

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter image-seed cone

Pinus contorta var. latifolia winter image-terminal bud