Pinus Palustris, commonly known as longleaf pine, is an evergreen tree species native to the southeastern United States. Outside of its scientific name, the tree is called several alternative names that are also sometimes used interchangeably. These synonyms include longleaf yellow pine, bastard pitch pine, southern yellow pine, Virginia pine, pitch pine, Florida pine, and Georgia pine. Longleaf pine is valued for its long, straight trunk, its high-quality timber, and its ability to thrive in poor soil and storm-prone regions. It is also an important ecological species, providing habitats for a wide array of plant and animal species.