*The Virginia Pine comes from the Domain Eukarya, which simply means that the cells are
  eukaryotic.
* The kingdom Plantae, is made up of all plants. Plants have cell walls will cellulose, and obtain
   their food through photosynthesis. Plants cannot move because of their cell structure. All
  plants were derived from a common ancestor known as Green Algae
* The phylum Coniferophyta is a Gymnosperm. Within this phylum consists of many evergreens
   that retain their leaves/needles throughout the year. These plants have vascular tissues for
   transport of nutrients throughout, and also have seeds for reproduction.
*The Class Pinopsida consists of small, simple leaves/ needles, and by the vast secondary growth
   that takes place by the plant.
* The Order Pinales consists of the reproductive structure known as a cone. There are both
   ovulate cones and pollen cones that are present in reproduction.
*The Family Pinaceae is characterized by the needlelike structures of the leaves, and the
   presence of both a ovulate cone and a pollen cone.
*The Genus Pinus consists of evergreen trees growing 3-80 m tall. The bark is thick and scaly, or
   thin and flaky. Cone scales are easily removed. Pinus has to subgenus: Pinus and Strobus. The
   Stobus cone sclaes aren't removed as easily.
* The Virginia Pine has two cones, a male and female. It grows to be up to 60 ft. They have
   shallow roots, and grow in very dry environments. Their needles are short, and their bark is a
   reddish brown color. It is closely related to Pinus banksiana, Pinus contorta, & Pinus clausa.