Edible Plants of the World

Roman Pine, Stone Pine

Roman Pine, Stone Pine

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally on sandy soils near the coast in Mediterranean regions. It grows well in coastal areas. It can tolerate drought once established. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Domain and Government House, Launceston City Park, Westbury oval.

Also known as:

Cam fistigi, Fistik cami, Italian stone pine, Parasol Pine, Pignoli, Pignolia, Pin, Pina, Pinie, Pinj, Pino, Pinocchi, Pinon mediterraneo, Pinonero, Sanaubar thamari, Umbrella Pine

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Roman Pine grow?

Found in: Africa, Albania, Australia, Britain, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Europe, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Hawaii, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, North Africa, North America, Portugal, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain, Syria, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Yugoslavia

Notes: Biblical references Hosea 14:8. There are over 100 species of Pinus.

Growing Roman Pine, Stone Pine

Cultivation: Plants grow readily from seed.

Edible Uses: The seeds can be eaten raw, roasted or steamed. They are used in sweetmeats, cakes, puddings, stuffings and sauces. They can be mixed in cakes and used for nut milk. The nuts are the source of oil. The young shoots are used to make a drink.

Production: Seeds need warm summers to ripen. Seeds are stored in their cones until ready to be eaten or they become rancid. The seed take 3 years to ripen. The trees take 15 years until they beging to bear and 50 years until they reach maximum production.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Nuts 567 24 9.2 3 1.9 4.3 6.7

Roman Pine, Stone Pine Photos

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