pitch pine (Meaning)
pitch pine (n)
large three-needled pine of southeastern United States having very long needles and gnarled twisted limbs; bark is red-brown deeply ridged; an important timber tree
large three-needled pine of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada; closely related to the pond pine
Synonyms & Antonyms of pitch pine
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pitch pine Sentence Examples
- The scent of burning pitch pine filled the air, evoking memories of crackling campfires.
- The rough bark of the pitch pine tree provides a perfect grip for climbers.
- Pitch pine is a valuable source of timber for construction and shipbuilding.
- The resinous sap of pitch pine was used by Native Americans for waterproofing and medicine.
- The pitch pine forest stood tall and proud, a testament to the resilience of nature.
- The needles of the pitch pine tree are arranged in clusters of two or three, giving a distinctive appearance.
- The pitch pine habitat is threatened by development and habitat destruction.
- A single pitch pine tree can produce up to 10 gallons of resin over its lifetime.
- The longleaf pine and pitch pine ecosystems are home to a diverse array of wildlife.
- The pitch pine's resistance to fire and disease makes it a hardy and adaptable species.
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large three-needled pine of southeastern United States having very long needles and gnarled twisted limbs; bark is red-brown deeply ridged; an important timber
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The scent of burning pitch pine filled the air, evoking memories of crackling campfires.
The rough bark of the pitch pine tree provides a perfect grip for climbers.
Pitch pine is a valuable source of timber for construction and shipbuilding.
The resinous sap of pitch pine was used by Native Americans for waterproofing and medicine.
