ClimateAugust 15, 2026

lodgepole

LOJ-pohl

Definition

A type of slender, straight-growing pine tree (Pinus contorta) historically used by Native American tribes to form the support structures for lodges or tipis.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'lodge' and 'pole,' referring to the tree's historical use as a source of sturdy, straight timber for constructing the frames of native dwellings.

In the news

The article references the lodgepole pine as an example of a tree species that relies on fire for seed germination, highlighting that wildfire can play a necessary role in certain ecosystems.

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