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
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