RED PINE

(Pinus resinosa Ait.)

(Pinaceae)

Also known as Norway Pine, although native only to America. It is found native from New Brunswick to northeastern Minnesota and south into northeastern Ohio and Pennsylvania. Most abundant in the Lake States. The wood is light, moderately hard, fairly strong and straight-grained. Used for sash, doors, general mill work, construction, piles, spars. This specimen is 11/4" x 111/2 " x 10'10".

Gift of
The Virginia & Rainy Lake Co., Virginia, Minn.

Location: 129-3 (explanation)