Status: Native
Synonyms:
Caryopitys edulis (Engelmann) Small
Pinus cembroides Zuccarini var. edulis (Engelmann) Voss
Pinus monophylla Torrey & Fremont var. edulis (Engelmann) M.E. Jones
Pinus edulis is the abundant usually rather squatty pine found in pinon-juniper woodland all over the middle elevations of the Gila National Forest. The cones are spherical to oval and about 5 cm in diameter. Dead branches frequently are visible and do not fall easily from the tree. The seeds are gathered by local enthusiasts and eaten as a delicacy. There are commonly two needles to the fascicle.
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Pinus edulis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Knight Mtn., May 9, 2007
Pinus edulis, cone with nuts, photo Russ Kleinman, Richard Felger, & Carey Anne Lafferty, Black Range, McKnight Road, Oct. 4, 2008
Pinus edulis, growth form, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Dec. 3, 2008
Pinus edulis, cone with nuts, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gold Gulch, Dec. 7, 2008
Pinus edulis, growth form, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gold Gulch, Dec. 7, 2008
Pinus edulis, pollen cones, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, May 28, 2009
Pinus edulis, fascicle measured, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, December 7, 2009
Pinus edulis, 5x macro of cross section of needle, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, December 7, 2009
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