Answer:
Option C. The pinus taeda, found in the post oak belt falls under the category of pine tree.
Step-by-step explanation:
The pinus taeda is a type of pine tree that is commonly known as loblolly pine and that can be found in the South Eastern region of the United States, from Texas, passing through Florida and in places such as New Jersey and Delaware. The loblolly pine is classified as the second most-common pine tree of the country and due to the wood that is produced from the tree the pinus taeda is regarded as the most commercially important tree of the United States.