Soledad Pine, Torrey Pine
Pinus torreyana

Family: Pinaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 8-10 m high. The trunk is twisted. The trunk is 35 cm across. The bark is rough and ridged. The leaves are stiff and dark grey-green. They grow in clusters at the ends of branches. They are 20-30 cm long. The cones are 10-13 cm long. The seeds are large and winged.

There are over 100 species of Pinus. It is an endangered plant.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. Botanical Gardens Melbourne

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Italy, Germany, Mediterranean, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The large seeds are eaten raw or roasted.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

It is fast growing. The cones shed their kernels while on the tree.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pinus lophosperma Lindl.;