What is another word for Sierra Lodgepole Pine?
Pronunciation: [siːˈe͡əɹə lˈɒd͡ʒpə͡ʊl pˈa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Sierra Lodgepole Pine is a specific type of tree found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Its scientific name is Pinus contorta subsp. murrayana, but it also goes by several other common names. One such synonym for Sierra Lodgepole Pine is the Murray Pine, named after the Scottish botanist Andrew Murray. Another synonym for this tree is the Lodgepole Pine, which refers to the unique way the tree's long and straight trunk was used by Native Americans to build lodges. Some also refer to this tree as the Tamarack Pine, and others call it the Scrub Pine due to its resilience in harsh conditions. Regardless of the name used, Sierra Lodgepole Pine is an important part of many ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada and beyond.
