Montezuma pine
Pinus montezumae
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
An evergreen pine tree. It grows 20 m tall and 7 m across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Mexico it grows between 2,000-2,700 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zone 9. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, Tasmania
How it is used for food
A vanillin flavouring is obtained from the resin.
Minor.
Edible parts
Resin - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pinus antoineana Roezl; and several others