Basics Have you ever seen a Pinus Pinea? Have you noticed the most abundant tree species along the Mediterranean area? Stop wondering about this coniferous tree.
This article makes you clear in the pro and cons of the Pinus Pinea and you would be an expert once you are completed with this.
It is a six inch evergreen coniferous tree with needle like leaves.
When they are young, its leaves appear blue in colour and also appear as single.
Female cones have wingless seeds and are in shinny brown in colour.
This diverse group of evergreen conifers, contributes to 90 different species which are distributed allover the Northern Hemisphere.
Pines are widely used for commercial purposes, mainly in timber production and as raw materials to manufacture turpentine and rosin.
Pines have the tolerance to various soil types and urban environments.
Habitat Pinus Pinea is the native of Mediterranean coast, Iberian Peninsula commonly found in the central and southern parts.
At present, Portugal has the favorable and dry climate which is conducive for pines to grow.
Edible and Medicinal Uses The seed of the Pine has a soft texture and rich in oil whether they are raw or cooked.
It can be used as a staple food and one can delicious snacks using it; often you can notice them in cakes, ice creams and puddings.
They can be ground to a powder and used as a thickening and as flavoring agent in soups.
The turpentine extracted from the resin of all pines helps medical treatment in the form of antiseptic, rubefacient diuretic and vermifuge.
Pine can be a valuable remedy for the kidney and bladder complaints.