Torrey pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Torrey pine
1885–90, after J. Torrey
Example Sentences
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“This is one of only two Torrey pine populations left in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
The critically endangered Torrey pine tree only grows naturally two places in the world — a state park near San Diego and on Santa Rosa Island — and one of those places is on fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Dug gazed out at the ocean through the Torrey pine trees, as Gong smoothed his fur and gently ran her fingers along his spine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025
The walk around the foundation’s grounds will include information about planting, pruning, watering, pests and diseases of sycamore, Torrey pine, palo verde, Catalina ironwood and other native trees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
The Monterey pine, like its companion, the Torrey pine, is restricted to a very narrow area.
From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen
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