Pinus contorta, commonly known as lodgepole pine, is a coniferous tree native to western North America. It thrives in various environments, from coastal areas to mountainous regions. Known for its twisted trunk and needles in bundles of two, it plays a key role in forest ecosystems and is used for timber and paper production. It is fire-adapted, with serotinous cones that release seeds after wildfires.

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