Teocote facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Teocote |
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Pinus
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teocote
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Pinus teocote (teocote) is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is endemic to Mexico. 20–30 m tall and 75 cm diameter. Straight trunk and dense top. It grows at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,800 ft). Most of the rainfall in its habitat occurs in summer.
The wood is white-yellowish, moderate in quality. The resin is used to produce turpentine.
See also
In Spanish: Pinus teocote para niños
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