Pinus Monophylla, commonly known as Single Leaf Pinyon, is the only species of Pine endemic to the area surrounding Keys View, and the entirety of Joshua Tree National Park. Portions of the presentation reside within southwestern arms of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, providing granitic soil and elevations ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 feet, suitable conditions of Single Leaf Pinyon.
Pinus Monophylla is quite striking, its silent sentinel compels allure. A mystical presence can envelop the viewer, gazing peacefully into their branches, which often sag slightly before turning upwards and erect as they terminate. Needle like leaves occur in bunches of one, secured by tiny, brown, coarse enclosures, connecting at the base to larger twigs. all other pine species have bundles of at least two.
Although Single Leaf Pinyon requires somewhat more mousture than denizens of the pure Mojave, it can withstand tremendous drought and wind damage, yet still persist. Those specimens which endured especially dire dealings assume gnarled, twisted shapes, with foliage in odd areas and other spots completely bare. Fossil records indicate the presence of Single Leaf Pinyon living throughout Joshua Tree National Park approximately 50,000 years ago. Pinus (Pine) as a Genus contains about 125 species, the majority native to the Northern Hemisphere.
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