Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)

Family: Pinaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Vase.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in oil, the seed has a soft texture with a hint of resin in the flavour. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Rich in oil, the seed has a soft texture with a hint of resin in the flavour.; It makes a delicious snack and can also be used as a staple food.; The seeds are often added to ice cream, cakes, puddings etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Maritime sands and alluvium. (Zone 7)