Pinus pinceana
Gordon & Glend.
Pinceana pine, Weeping pinyon
PinaceaeSeeds/Nuts
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Seeds, Nuts
The seeds and nuts are edible and are sold in local markets.
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 1,500-2,300 m above sea level.
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent
How to Identify
A subtropical conifer (Pinaceae) growing 5-10 m tall with a trunk about 25 cm across, found at elevations of 1,500-2,300 m. It is a rare and endangered species.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Pinus pinceana, with the common names weeping pinyon and Pince's pinyon pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae.
Other Information
The seeds or nuts are sold in local markets.
Notes
There are over 100 species of Pinus. It is a rare and endangered species.
Names & Synonyms
Pinonero lloron
Pinus cembroides Gordon non Zucc.Pinus latisquama Emgelm.
References (9)
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- Pinetum 204. 1858
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