Pinus rigida: pitch pine
Reference Type
University Outreach Publication
University Outreach Publication
Pinus rigida (pitch pine) grows from Quebec to Georgia primarily in the mountains and foothills. Pinus rigida was first described as a species in 1768. The scientific name means a "pine with stiff cone scale." The common name comes from early colonists use of Pinus rigida for producing turpentine and pitch for sailing vessels.
SFNR06-23
Authors
K.D. Coder
K.D. Coder
Date Published
December 2006
December 2006
Publisher
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Publisher Location
Athens, GA (US)
Athens, GA (US)
Pages
3
3
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Publication Number
SFNR06-23
SFNR06-23
Sub-Topics
Identification, Silvics
Identification, Silvics
State(s)/Region(s)
Eastern
Eastern
Keywords
Natives, Pines, Pinus, Pinus rigida, Pitch pine
Natives, Pines, Pinus, Pinus rigida, Pitch pine
