Coulter pine

noun

1. a California pine, Pinus coulteri, having stout, bluish-green needles and heavy cones 9 to 14 inches (23 to 36 centimeters) long.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Coulter pine¹

First recorded in 1885–90, Americanism; named after Thomas Coulter (died 1843), Irish botanist

Example Sentences

Coulter Pine (Pinus coulteri) is also known as nut pine, big cone pine, and long cone pine.

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