Bishop Pine (Pinus muricata) [ Trees > Conifers > Pines . . . ] Forest Type: Multiple
by Michael Kuo Habitat: Growing in a wide variety of forest types, from dry ridges to boggy lowlands; in pure stands or mixed with other trees; often an enthusiastic colonizer of burned areas; coastal California. Stature: 30-80+ feet high; to 3 feet in diameter; with a rounded crown. Needles: In bundles of 2; 4-6 inches long; dark yellowish green. Bark: Thick; purplish brown; furrowed. Cones: Usually in clusters of 3-7; 2-4 inches long; not symmetrical. Frequent Mushroom Associates: Amanita pantherina; Amanita phalloides; Amanita magniverrucata; Boletus edulis var. grandedulis; Chroogomphus vinicolor; Cryptoporus volvatus; Hydnum oregonense; Laccaria amethysteo-occidentalis; Russula sanguinea; Suillus brevipes; Suillus pungens; and many others. |
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