Stone Pine
FamilyPinaceae
Max Height25 m
RangeMediterranean
HabitatCoastal scrub
About the Stone Pine
The source of edible pine nuts for pesto and pastries. Iconic umbrella-shaped crown of the Mediterranean coast. Cultivated for 5,000+ years. Cones take three years to ripen. Rome is famous for its stone pine avenues.
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