ClimateAugust 16, 2026
ponderosa
pon-duh-ROH-suh
Definition
A large, drought-resistant pine tree native to western North America, characterized by its thick bark and role as a representative 'yellow pine' species.
Etymology
The name is derived from the Latin 'ponderosus,' meaning heavy or massive, referring to the heavy, dense wood of the tree.
In the news
The article uses 'ponderosa' to categorize the Jeffrey pine, noting that both species share thick bark and fire-adapted traits that distinguish them from more fire-vulnerable subalpine trees.
A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change
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