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Definition of lodgepole pine
lodgepole pine
Plural:lodgepole pines
• noun
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North American A highly adaptable evergreen coniferous tree (Pinus contorta) native to western North America, characterized by its tall, exceptionally straight trunk and clustered yellowish-green needles.
Example
"The researchers studied how the cones of the lodgepole pine often require the intense heat of a forest fire to open and release their seeds."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lodgepole pine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lodgepole-pine