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Pinus longaeva  D. K. Bailey
Great basin bristlecone pine,   Hickory pine
Pinus longaeva is a tree that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Pinus aristata
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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Observation Search
(220 records)
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Communities: Subalpine Forest, Bristle-cone Pine Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSPinus aristata var. longaeva
JEF + CNPSPinus aristata
Information about  Pinus longaeva from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (PILO)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/30/2023).