Pinus monophylla
- noun
- /ˈpaɪnəs ˌmɒnəˈfɪlə/
- Specialized
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pino de una hoja
- The nuts of the Pinus monophylla are an important food source for wildlife and humans alike.
Examples
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Many desert landscapes in Nevada are dominated by Pinus monophylla, also known as single-leaf pinyon.
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We saw a grove of Pinus monophylla thriving in the high desert during our hike.
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The Pinus monophylla is known for its delicious nuts.
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Many animals rely on the Pinus monophylla for food.
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Many desert landscapes in Nevada are dominated by Pinus monophylla, also known as single-leaf pinyon.
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The nuts of the Pinus monophylla are an important food source for wildlife and humans alike.
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We saw a grove of Pinus monophylla thriving in the high desert during our hike.
Synonyms
A small pine tree with one needle in each group and edible nuts, native to the United States southwest
A pine tree with one needle in each cluster that makes edible seeds
A pine tree with one needle per bundle that makes nuts people eat
Surface Forms
Morphology
Pinus + monophylla
The name combines 'Pinus' (the pine genus) with the epithet 'monophylla' which etymologically means 'single-leaf', so the binomial is compositionally describing a pine with single needles. However 'monophylla' is a Latin/Greek scientific epithet and is unlikely to be known or recognizable to an average B1 learner, so the meaning is only partially predictable rather than fully transparent.
Etymology
Pinus monophylla comes from Latin words pinus ('pine') and monophylla ('one leaf'). It creates a clear image: this pine has single long needles instead of groups and makes edible nuts, so the name helps you remember it is the single-leaf pinyon.
