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Noun pinus banksiana has 1 sense
- jack pine, Pinus banksiana - slender medium-sized 2-needled pine of eastern North America; with yellow-green needles and scaly gray to red-brown fissured bark
--1 is a kind of pine, pine tree, true pine
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Term: Pinus banksiana
Definition:
Pinus banksiana is a species of pine tree native to North America. Commonly known as the Jack pine, it is characterized by its twisted trunk, short needles, and small, conical cones.
Part of Speech:
Noun
Senses and Usages:
- Sense: A species of pine tree.
- Usage: The Pinus banksiana grows in the northern regions of North America, particularly in sandy or rocky soil.
- Example Sentence: The forests in Canada are home to an abundance of Pinus banksiana.
- Sense: The wood of the Pinus banksiana tree.
- Usage: The lightweight and durable Pinus banksiana wood is often used in construction and furniture making.
- Example Sentence: The carpenter selected Pinus banksiana to build the cabin due to its resistance to decay.
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