Nelson'S Pinyon (Pinus nelsonii)

Family: Pinaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pinus nelsonii is an evergreen Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich seed with a hint of resin in the flavour. — Seed - raw or cooked.; An oil-rich seed with a hint of resin in the flavour.; Fairly large, the seed is about 10mm x 8mm.; A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)