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Canary Island Pine
Canary Island Pine
Pinus canariensis
Plantae
UNCOMMON

Stats

Lifespan
200-600 yrs
Size
Huge
Diet
Photosynthetic
Biome
Subtropical forest
Range
Canary Islands
Movement
Sessile
Breeding
Seeds
Defense
Armor
Status
Uncommon

About

This hardy tree thrives on volcanic mountains and is famous for its thick bark that protects it from forest fires. Its long, soft needles act like a comb to catch moisture from passing clouds, providing a drink for the thirsty ground below.

Life cycle

  1. 1.
    seed
    A dormant seed waits for water and warmth before germinating.
  2. 2.
    sprout
    A first shoot emerges with cotyledon leaves and a tap root reaching down.
  3. 3.
    sapling
    A young plant grows true leaves and a stem or trunk, putting on height each season.
  4. 4.
    mature
    Fully grown, flowering or fruiting at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pinus
Species
Pinus canariensis