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Pinus contorta Douglas ex Loudon

lodgepole pine (Pinaceae)

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Pinus contorta is an exotic conifer, native to the mountains of western North America, but has been planted at sites across the British Isles.

North Leigh (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-01-27

 lodgepole pine / Pinus contorta: _Pinus contorta_ is an exotic conifer, native to the mountains of western North America, but has been planted at sites across the British Isles.

The leaves of Pinus contorta are relatively short, paired, and usually distinctively twisted.

North Leigh (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-01-27

 lodgepole pine / Pinus contorta: The leaves of _Pinus contorta_ are relatively short, paired, and usually distinctively twisted.

The cone-scales of Pinus contorta have a sinuous projecting spine.

North Leigh (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-01-27

 lodgepole pine / Pinus contorta: The cone-scales of _Pinus contorta_ have a sinuous projecting spine.

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