noun
- plural of ponderosa; large pine trees native to western North America, also called ponderosa pines
Examples
- The forest was dominated by towering ponderosas that had grown for centuries.
- Loggers carefully selected which ponderosas to harvest for timber.
- The ponderosas provided excellent shade during our camping trip.
- Wildlife biologists studied the ecosystem supported by these ancient ponderosas.
- Fire management is crucial for maintaining healthy stands of ponderosas.
- The distinctive bark of mature ponderosas helps identify the species.