pinaster
/paɪˈnæstər/
noun
- A species of pine tree (Pinus pinaster) native to the Mediterranean region, also called maritime pine, often grown for timber and resin.
- They planted rows of pinasters to create a natural barrier against the sea.
- The pinaster forests along the coast help protect the land from strong winds.
- Resin collected from pinaster trees is used to make turpentine.