Torrey Pine population at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) population at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve represents one of only two naturally occurring populations of this species, the other on Santa Rosa Island. Pinus torreyana is commonly described in botanical sources as the rarest pine species in the United States, and the reserve protects its native coastal habitat. Visitors to the reserve can observe mature Torrey pines on the cliffs and trails that characterize the protected area.