Slash pine
Pinus elliotti
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A pine tree.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, St Helena, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds or nuts are eaten raw or roasted. The needles can be use to make tea. The inner bark can be used as an emergency flour.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts, needles, bark
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pinus densa var. austrokeysensus Silba; and others