bristlecone pine
noun
bris·tle·cone pine
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Definition of bristlecone pine
: either of two pines (Pinus longaeva and P. aristata) of the western U.S. that include the oldest living trees
— called also bristlecone
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Groves of hardy bristlecone pines — the world’s longest-living tree — flourish above 9,000 feet, while caves riddle the underground. — David Swanson, latimes.com, "National parks where you can find solitude in summer," 1 July 2018 The bristlecone pine’s distant relative, the limber pine is also a hearty survivalist, living 2,000 years. — Washington Post, "Scientists: Future of oldest tree species on Earth in peril," 13 Sep. 2017 Forests of the diminutive bristlecone pines are found in eastern California, Nevada and Utah. — Washington Post, "Scientists: Future of oldest tree species on Earth in peril," 13 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bristlecone pine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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