ponderosa pine
noun
pon·der·o·sa pine
ˌpän-də-ˈrō-sə- 
-zə-
: a tall pine (Pinus ponderosa) of western North America with long needles usually in groups of two or three
also
: its strong reddish straight-grained wood
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Historically, low-intensity fires in ponderosa pine forests burned naturally about every five to 25 years, maintaining an open stand for older trees.
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
In addition to majestic views of Mount Rushmore, Under Canvas is surrounded by ponderosa pines and juniper, plus plenty of trails for nature walks.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Apr. 2024
At Under Canvas Mount Rushmore, a glamping resort tucked beneath ponderosa pines, our safari tent's hot shower and wood-burning stove were a balm after a hike in the Black Elk Wilderness, named for the Lakota spiritual leader.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2023
Peaks reaching more than a mile high form the backdrop to Bear Valley, a kaleidoscope of green pastures mixed with ponderosa pines, firs, cedars and oak trees.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
In addition to majestic views of Mount Rushmore, Under Canvas is surrounded by ponderosa pines and juniper, plus plenty of trails for nature walks.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Apr. 2024
At Under Canvas Mount Rushmore, a glamping resort tucked beneath ponderosa pines, our safari tent's hot shower and wood-burning stove were a balm after a hike in the Black Elk Wilderness, named for the Lakota spiritual leader.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2023
Peaks reaching more than a mile high form the backdrop to Bear Valley, a kaleidoscope of green pastures mixed with ponderosa pines, firs, cedars and oak trees.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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ponderosa pine
noun
pon·der·o·sa pine
ˌpän-də-ˌrō- sə-
-zə-
: a tall timber pine of western North America with long needles in groups of 2 or 3
also
: its strong reddish straight-grained wood
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