Lodegpole pine
Pinus contorta var. latifolia
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A small rounded tree. It grows 10-28 m high. The limbs are thin and near the top. The bark is thin and rough. It is reddish-brown and scaly. The needles are in pairs and 3-6 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in coastal sand dunes to rocky hilltops.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America
How it is used for food
The succulent cambium layer between the bark and wood is eaten. It is usually eaten fresh but can be dried.
Edible parts
Bark
How it is grown
The cambium is harvested in early spring when the sap starts to run.