what is the scientific name for a pine tree

The scientific name for a pine tree is Pinus, which is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae of the family Pinaceae. There are about 115 species of evergreen conifers of the pine family distributed throughout the world but native primarily to northern temperate regions. Pine trees are evergreen, conifers that produce cones that encase reproduction seeds. They can be found throughout the world, but they are native to northern temperate regions. Pines are commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere and are key members of the taiga (boreal forests), coniferous forests, and mixed forests throughout the world.