mugo pine
- noun
- /ˈmuːɡoʊ paɪn/
- Specialized
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pino mugo
- The mugo pine is often planted in rock gardens due to its compact growth habit.
Examples
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We chose a mugo pine for the front yard because it is hardy and needs little maintenance.
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Bonsai enthusiasts frequently use the mugo pine for training miniature trees.
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The mugo pine thrives in rocky soil.
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I planted a mugo pine in my garden.
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Bonsai enthusiasts frequently use the mugo pine for training miniature trees.
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The mugo pine is often planted in rock gardens due to its compact growth habit.
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We chose a mugo pine for the front yard because it is hardy and needs little maintenance.
Synonyms
A low bushy pine with short bright green needles in pairs, found on rocky slopes in central Europe
A low, bushy pine with short bright green needles in pairs often used in gardens
A low bushy pine with short bright green needles in pairs
A low spreading pine from central Europe with short bright green needles in pairs
A small bushy pine from central Europe with short bright green needles in pairs
Surface Forms
Morphology
mugo + pine
The noun 'pine' clearly signals the referent is a type of pine tree, so learners can infer the general category. However, 'mugo' is a non‑transparent botanical name (not a regular English lexeme), so the specific sense (low, shrubby, short-needled ornamental pine) cannot be derived from the parts and requires prior knowledge.
Etymology
The name mugo pine comes from the plant's 'scientific name' Pinus mugo and the word pine for the tree. Because it grows low and shrubby in the 'mountains', mugo pine now means a small, hardy ornamental pine.
