Pinus contorta var. murrayana
(Grev. & Balf.) Engelm.
Murray lodgepole pine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPinus contorta, with the common names lodgepole pine, shore pine, twisted pine, and contorta pine, is an evergreen species of conifer tree. It is a common pine in western North America, found near the ocean shore and in dry montane forests to the subalpine, but is rare in lowland rain forests.
Description
A temperate conifer tree in the Pinaceae family. The inner cambium layer and sap are edible parts.
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Edible Uses
The inner cambium layer and sap are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The inner cambium layer is eaten. The sap is eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
The indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and of California used different parts of the plant internally and externally as a traditional medicine for various ailments. The gum of shore pine was used medicinally as well as for chewing.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 405
