Torrey pine

American  

[tawr-ee, tor-ee] / ˈtɔr i, ˈtɒr i /

noun

1. a rare pine tree, Pinus torreyana, having a rounded crown of branches, growing in a limited area on the southern coast of California.

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Etymology

Origin of Torrey pine

1885–90, after J. Torrey

Example Sentences

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Torrey pine

They hope that includes the protected Torrey pine stand, which is one of the rarest pine species in the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

“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 Monterey pine, like its companion, the Torrey pine, is restricted to a very narrow area.

From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen