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Juniper
PIÑON PINE
Common throughout the southern Rocky Mountains, between 5,000
and 7,000 feet of elevation, piñon are found at both parks, although mostly below
the rim at Bryce Canyon. They are usually fairly small and somewhat gnarled, with
rough bark and light green needles up to 1 1/2 inches long that usually grow in
bundles of two. The small, egg-shaped cones produce edible seeds, often called
nuts, which are a popular food for both humans and wildlife. The piñon jay takes
its name from the tree and its tasty seeds.
Piñon Pine
