Pinyon Pine -Pinus edulis (Two-needle) and  monophylla (One-needle) Home   Plant Index   Photo Details & Description     Utah Range Map

One needle per facicle Two needles per facicle    Photo Details January 10, 2006 - Road from Vernon to Eureka, Juab County, Utah.  Utah has two forms of Pinyon, the edulis where two needles per fascicle and  monophylla with one needle per fascicle. Characteristics 20 to 40 feet tall, needles 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, egg shaped cones Butterfly larvae that use Pinyon Pine as a host plant Western Pine Elfin - Callophrys eryphon eryphon Pine White - Neophasia menapia Back to Top