Pine

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+**Pine** is any coniferous tree or shrub of the genus *Pinus*, known for its distinctive needles and woody cones. These resilient [Evergreen](/wiki/evergreen) trees are valued globally for their [Wood](/wiki/wood), timber, and aromatic [Resin](/wiki/resin), often dominating [Forest](/wiki/forest) ecosystems. The scientific classification places pine trees solely within the genus *Pinus*, which is the only genus in the [Pinaceae](/wiki/pinaceae) family.

+## Classification

+The genus *Pinus* is diverse, encompassing over 100 extant species. It is broadly categorized into two primary subgenera:

+- *Pinus* subgenus *Pinus* (often called hard pines or yellow pines)

+**Pine** is any coniferous tree or shrub of the genus *Pinus*, known for its distinctive needles and woody cones. These resilient [Evergreen](/wiki/evergreen) trees are valued globally for their [Wood](/wiki/wood), timber, and aromatic [Resin](/wiki/resin), often dominating [Forest](/wiki/forest) ecosystems.

+## See also

+- [Conifer](/wiki/conifer)

+- [Tree](/wiki/tree)

+- [Forestry](/wiki/forestry)