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Stone pine (Pinus pinea) is a tree native to the Mediterranean region, including Albania, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Islands, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, and Turkey. Stone pine (Latin: Pinus pinea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Stone pine is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Stone pine is a member native to ALB, BAL, COR, CYP, EAI, and FRA. Stone pine thrives in light to moist, well-draining soil with a pH of 7–7.5, preferring light (sandy) or medium soil types.
Stone pine grows best in USDA zone 7-11, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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