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Panorama: pinyon pine and sagebrush
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Pine, pinyon |
| Scientific name | Pinus edulis |
| Taxonomic group | Pinaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Grasslands, savannas |
| Lessons | Panoramas |
| Date | March 21, 2008 |
| Location | Cortez,Colorado,USA,North America |
This area only receives about 13 inches (33cm) of precipitation per year, too little to support a forest. Instead, this scrub habitat is dominated by shrubby sagebrush and junipers, along with slightly taller pinyon pines (many of which have died in the recent past, as can be seen here).
