The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is considered by some to be the longest-lived, non-clonal tree species in the world, with the oldest individual being aged at close to 5,000 years. P. longaeva lives just below the tree-line at high elevations, where temperatures drop well below freezing, the growing season is short, and high winds are persistent. It was really interesting to learn about the crazy adaptations that allow P. longaeva to live so long in such poor conditions, such as

Trees trivia | In eastern California, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) known as Methuselah has long been considered Earth's oldest living thing. According to tree-ring data, Methuselah is 4,853 years old — meaning it was well established by the time ancient Egyptians built the pyramids at Giza. #quiz #trees #reels #Quizzes | Clever & Wise Quiz