Ponderosa pine, Yellow pine
Pinus ponderosa
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It can be 70 m tall. The needles are in threes.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The soft layer under the bark is used to extract sap. The green cones are partly roasted and the seeds eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts, sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rumeni bor, Tiba, Tyba