Welcome to Pinus Wood Identification Guide
The identification methods used on this site look at three types of section of wood for each species. These sections are as follows; transgential, transverse and radial sections. The most important characteristics used are cross field pitting and ray tracheid wall type, both seen in the radial section. Over 80 out of 120 species are included in this guide.
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Holly Butterworth - 2014-01-09
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Holly Butterworth - 2014-01-09
The genus Pinus within the family Pinaceae has approximately 120 recognized species with additional sub species, variations and hybrids.The main characteristics for focus in this guide are ray tracheid walls and cross field pitting. Other characteristics such as horizontal wall thickness and ray height etc are also included. In the past many have attempted to organize the pines into a new grouping system, in partic