Introductory
SPECIES: Pinus nigra | European Black Pine 



ABBREVIATION : 
PINNIG

SYNONYMS : 
NO-ENTRY


SCS PLANT CODE : 
NO-ENTRY


COMMON NAMES : 
   European black pine
   Austrian pine
   Corsican pine
   Crimean pine
   Pyrenees pine


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name of European black pine is Pinus
nigra Arnold [13,21].  The species is genetically diverse.  Numerous
subspecies, varieties, and forms have been named; there is much
controversy as to the correct interpretation of these infrataxa [21].
In general, there are three main groups of European black pine races
recognized:  (1) the western group from around Austria, France, and Spain
(Austrian and Pyrenees pines), (2) the central group (Corsican pine) from
Corsica, Italy, and Sicily, and (3) the eastern group (Crimean pine) from
the Balkans and the Crimea [11,23].

Some natural hybrids with other European pines have been reported.
Artificial hybrids have also been created [23].


LIFE FORM : 
Tree

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
No special status

OTHER STATUS : 
NO-ENTRY


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
Janet Sullivan, November 1993


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
NO-ENTRY


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
Sullivan, Janet. 1993. Pinus nigra. In: Remainder of Citation

Related categories for Species: Pinus nigra | European Black Pine