Family:

Pinaceae

Location:

coastal sandy areas

Growth habit:

Tree with umbrella-shaped crown

Plant size:

bup to 30 m

Flower colour:

./.

Flowering time

April - May

Leaf characteristics:

Needles 2, green, pointed, with fine teeth (magnifying glass), 10 - 20 cm long

Flower characteristics:

Flower cones

Fruits:

Cones, almost roundish when open, 8 - 15 x 10 cm, reddish brown; thick scaly shield; thick-shelled seeds (pine nuts)

Special features:

Pine nuts edible