Pinus praetermissa

(Pinus praetermissa)

Description

Pinus praetermissa, commonly known as McVaugh's pine, is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. Originally classified as a variety of Pinus oocarpa (P. oocarpa var. microphylla) in 1909, it was promoted to specific status in 1990 after further study. It is found only in western Mexico.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Pinopsida
Order:Pinales
Family:Pinaceae
Genus:Pinus
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