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Pinus pinea, commonly known as the stone pine or umbrella pine, is a tree species native to the Mediterranean region that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It's valued for its edible pine nuts, ornamental appearance, and timber, making it economically and culturally significant across Mediterranean countries and beyond.
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Least ConcernStone pine
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassPinopsida
- OrderPinales
- FamilyPinaceae
Native toAlbania, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Portugal, Sicilia
Observations21,050
General: Pinus pinea is rated as Least Concerned (LC) according
via GBIF · IUCN · Kew POWO
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Pinus pinea, the Italian stone pine or Mediterranean stone pine, is a tree from the pine family, Pinaceae. The tree is native to the Mediterranean region, occurring in Southern Europe and the Levant. The species was introduced into North Africa millennia ago, and is also naturalized in the Canary Islands, South Africa and New South Wales.
Stone pines have been used and cultivated for their edible pine nuts since prehistoric times. They are widespread in horticultural cultivation as ornamental trees, planted in gardens and parks around the world. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.