stone pine

A type of pine tree (Pinus pinea) native to the Mediterranean region, known for its umbrella-shaped crown and edible pine nuts.

• 🇫🇷Pin méditerranéen (Pinus pinea) à couronne en forme de parasol, cultivé pour ses pignons comestibles.

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   A Mediterranean pine tree (Pinus pinea) with a distinctive umbrella-shaped crown, also known as the umbrella pine.

   • The stone pine is a common sight along the Italian coastline.
   • We sat under the shade of a large stone pine.
   • Stone pines produce edible pine nuts.

   🇫🇷Pin parasol