Pinus yunnanensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPinus yunnanensis, the Yunnan pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. It is found in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Guangxi.
Description
A coniferous tree in the pine family found in temperate regions of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It produces edible seeds, nuts, and flowers.
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Edible Uses
The seeds, nuts, and flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Sichuan. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
Pinus insularis var. tenuifolia (W. C. Cheng & Y. W. Law) SilbaPinus insularis var. yunnanensis (Franch.) SilbaPinus kesiya subsp. yunnanensis (Franch.) Businskyand others
Also Known As
Songzi
References (4)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56
- Wang, J. et al, 2013, A Study on the Utilization of Wild Plants for Food in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Plant Diversity and Resources. 35(4): 416-471
- Zhang, L., et al, 2015, Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal dietary plants used by the Naxi People in Lijiang Area, Northwest Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2015) 11:40
- Zhang, L., et al, 2016, Ethnobotanical study of traditional edible plants used by the Naxi people during droughts. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 12:39
