Western Mountain Pine, Mountain white pine
It is a temperate plant. They will grow on a variety of sites from peat bogs to dry sandy soils. They do best in moist valleys and on gentle slopes. The can tolerate some shade. It will grow at low elevations in Canada. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Resin, Bark
Where does Western Mountain Pine grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, North America, United States
Notes: There are over 100 species of Pinus.
Growing Western Mountain Pine, Mountain white pine
Cultivation: Seeds require cool moist conditions for some weeks before they germinate. Seedlings transplant easily.
Edible Uses: Occasionally slices of green cones are chewed. The seeds from partially roasted cones are eaten. The inner soft layer (cambium) between the wood and bark is eaten. A tea drink can be made by steeping the leaves in water. Caution: The tea should not be drunk in large amounts. It should not be drunk by pregnant women.
Production: Trees can live for 400 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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