Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) | View Observations
Pinus palustris, commonly known as the longleaf pine, is a pine native to the southeastern United States, found along the coastal plain from eastern Texas to southeast Virginia, extending into northern and central Florida. It reaches a height of 30–35 m (98–115 ft) and a diameter of 0.7 m (28 in). In the past, they reportedly grew to 47 m (154 ft) with a diameter of 1.2 m (47 in).
Other Names: 长叶松, 長葉松, Pino de Hoja Larga, ダイオウマツ, Pin des Marais, Choyyihissi Hobaski
Longleaf Pine Savanna Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. | View Observations
To document the biodiversity of the various ecosystems of the longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) savanna ecosystem of the southeastern U.S. and its associated community types: longleaf pine sandhill, longleaf pine flatwoods, depression ponds and marshes embedded in longleaf pine savanna, and small p...
Sonderegger Pine (Pinus × sondereggeri) | View Observations
Pinus × sondereggeri is the only named southern pine hybrid. Common names include Sonderegger pine and bastard pine. It is a naturally occurring cross between loblolly pine (P. taeda) and longleaf pine (P. palustris). It was originally described by H. H. Chapman (1922), who named it after its discoverer, V. H. Sonderegger, a state forester of Louisiana. This pine usually occurs singly or in small groups where both loblolly and longleaf pines overla
Other Names: Pinus palustris × taeda, Pinus sondereggeri
distribution of pinus palustris | View Observations
to do assignment for Biogeography and Global Change (GEOB307) course in UBC
Longleaf Relicts Project | View Observations
The Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) has vanished from a much of its historic range. However, many urban and agricultural areas still contain some of the last remnant trees in their respective regions. These important heritage trees persist along roadways, empty lots, backyards, parking areas, eve...
Carolina Flatwoods | View Observations
US EPA Level IV Ecoregion Location: North Carolina, South Carolina Description: The nearly level coastal plain of the Carolina Flatwoods has less relief, wider upland surfaces, and larger areas of poorly drained soils than the adjacent, higher elevation ecoregions. Covered by shallow coastal wat...
