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The pinyon pines (or '''piñon pines'''), are a group of Pine s, which grow in the southwestern United States and Mexico ; they yield edible ''' Pinyon Nuts ''', which were a staple of the Native Americans , and are still widely eaten. The fragrance of the wood, especially when burned is unmistakable. There are eight species of true pinyons ('' Pinus '' subsection ''Cembroides''):
These additional Mexican species are also related and mostly called pinyons:
as are also the three Bristlecone Pine s of the high mountains of the SW USA, and the Lacebark Pine s of Asia. Some of the species are known to hybridise, most notably ''P. quadrifolia'' with ''P. monophylla'', and ''P. edulis'' with ''P. monophylla''. The Pinyon Jay (''Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus'') takes its name from the tree, and pinyon nuts form an important part of its diet. It is very important for regeneration of pinyon woods, as it stores large numbers of the seeds in the ground for later use, and excess seeds not used are in an ideal position to grow to form new trees. The Mexican Jay is also important for the dispersal of some species, and less often also the Clark's Nutcracker . Many other species of animal also eat pinyon nuts, though they do not disperse the seeds usefully. EXTERNAL LINKS
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