Pinaceae
Leaves acicular, borne 2–3 together near the top of dwarf-branches. Seeds in woody cones Pinaceae Leaves in pairs, 5–30 cm long, stout, rigid. Buds spindle-shaped, pointed. Young shoots yellowish brown. Female cones ± symmetrical, up to 18 cm long; scales with a pyramidal umbo. Tall tree. Introd. from S. Europe. Cluster Pine Pinus pinaster Leaves in groups of 3, 10–15 cm long, thin, flexible. Buds cylindrical; young shoots greenish. Female cones oblique, up to 17 cm long; scales with a rounded umbo and a minute dorsal prickle. Widespread. Tall tree. Introd. from California. Insignis Pine, Radiata Pine or Monterey Pine Pinus radiata