Umbrella Pine Stone Pine

Pinus pinea L. Fam. Pinaceae.

Characteristics: a majestic tree with wide, spreading, umbrella-shaped foliage. The sharp-pointed needles are joined in pairs. Pinenuts are the seeds contained within the large round cone.

Habitat: a typical plant of the northern Mediterranean area.

Uses and properties: the wood is used for building and its seeds in the confectionery industry.