Merkus pine
Pinus merkusii
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines
How it is used for food
The tender layer of the stem just beneath the bark is eaten.
It is commonly used. It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hro-sheng
Synonyms
Pinus sumatrana Mirb.;