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Pinus engelmanii
Pine tree native to northern Mexico; has exceptionally long ( up to 11 inches) needles. Tarahumara women trade with people at lower elevation where this tree grows to obtain the needles. They weave exquisite small baskets from these needles, dyed or natural.
Mid-elevation mountains of northern Mexico. It does not grow at the elevation of Divisadero; we saw this tree about 2000 feet lower in elevation as we descended from Divisadero toward El Fuerte by train.
Very distinctive tree. The length of the needles is very noticeable.
Spotted on Jan 7, 2010
Submitted on May 15, 2011
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