Names
In the past (pre-18th century) this species was more often known as "Scots Fir" or "Scotch Fir".
Other names sometimes used include Riga Pine and Norway Pine, and Mongolian Pine for var. mongolica. "Scotch Pine" is another variant of the common name, used mostly in North America.
The timber from it is also called red deal or yellow deal.
Another name, although less common, is European Redwood
Read more about this topic: Scots Pine
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