Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. The species are evergreen trees or shrubs with their leaves in bunches, usually of 2 to 5 needles. The seeds are carried on woody cones, with two seeds to each cone scale. Pinus , commonly known as pine trees, belongs to the family Pinaceae and encompasses a diverse group of evergreen conifers. These trees exhibit a wide range of heights, typically varying from 3 to 80 meters, with many species commonly reaching between 15 to 45 meters. Learn about the structure and anatomy of Pinus , a large, evergreen plant with needle-like leaves and cones. See diagrams and descriptions of roots, stems, leaves, wood and reproductive structures of Pinus . Chir Pine ( Pinus roxburghii) is a tree in lower Himalayas (elevation from 800m to 1900m). Chir pine plantations were raised by Britishers mainly to obtain resin.
