Pinus clausa
(Chapm. ex Engelm.) Vasey ex Sarg.
Sand pine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPinus clausa is a species of pine endemic to the Southeastern United States. Its common names include sand pine, Florida spruce pine, and scrub pine.
Description
A subtropical pine tree in the Pinaceae family. The seeds, needles, and inner bark are all edible parts of this species.
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Edible Uses
The seeds or nuts can be eaten raw or roasted. The needles are used to make tea. The inner bark can be used as emergency flour and is considered a famine food.
Traditional Uses
The seeds or nuts are eaten raw or roasted. The needles are used to make a tea drink. The inner bark can be used as an emergency flour.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Other Information
The bark is a famine food.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 659
