Sand pine
Pinus clausa
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A pine tree.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical 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 a tea drink. The inner bark can be used as an emergency flour.
The bark is a famine food.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts, needles - tea, bark - flour
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Several