Pines are a genus of evergreen trees or shrubs. There are over
100 species of pine, native to every continent in the northern
hemisphere. Owing to the quality of their timber, pines have
been introduced into much of the southern hemisphere. As
evergreens with needle-like leaves, they can grow in poor soils
and harsh conditions. Most species are monoecious - they have
separate male and female cones on the same tree. Many birds and
mammals rely on the seeds and in return for this food supply
help disperse the seeds, a job that can also be done by the
wind. Scientific name: Pinus The following habitats are found
across the Pines distribution range. Find out more about these
environments, what it takes to live there and what else inhabits
them. Pines are trees in the genus Pinus (pron.: /ˈpiːnɪs/), in
the family Pinaceae. They are the only genus in the subfamily
Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although
different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species. This
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