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Pinus serotina

Family: Pinaceae


What it is like

A pine tree.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The seeds or nuts are eaten raw or roasted. The needles are used to make tea. The inner bark is used as an emergency famine flour.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts, needles - tea, bark - flour


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pinus alopecuroides Gordon [Invalid]; and others