Short-leaf pine
Pinus echinata
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
An evergreen pine tree. It grows 35 m tall. The leaves are needle like and born in pairs.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 6-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Falklands, North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
A vanillin flavouring is obtained from the resin.
Minor.
Edible parts
Resin - flavouring
How it is grown
It grows slowly.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pinus antoineana Roezl; and several others