Taxon Report

Pinus edulis Engelm.

two-needle pinyon pine

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Taxon Summary

Pinus edulis, commonly known as two-needle pinyon pine, is a perennial evergreen tree in the Pinaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1300 to 2700 meters. Pinus edulis is ranked 3.3, Plants About Which We Need More Information, A Review List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Pinus edulis Engelm.
Common Name:
two-needle pinyon pine
Family: Pinaceae
Element Code: PGPIN040C0
USDA Plants Symbol: PIED
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial evergreen tree
Blooming Period:
Elevation: 1300-2700 (4265-8860)
General Habitats: Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Castle Peaks (3511532), Clark Mtn. (3511555), Ivanpah (3511533), Joshua (3511534), Mid Hills (3511524), Pinto Valley (3511523)

Notes

CA plants may be a form of P. monophylla, or hybrids of that plant; needs study.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 31 January 2025].