Mugo pine, Dwarf mountain pine, Swiss mountain pine
Pinus mugo var. pumilio
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A small shrub-like tree. A low growing variety. The needle leaves are long and in pairs. The cones are small and dark brown.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows easily in cool high rainfall areas. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe (country/location of origin), Switzerland, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves are twigs yield and essential oil used to flavour baked goods, ice cream, candy and drinks.
Edible parts
Twigs - oil