Stone pine

Description

A very tall pine tree, Pinus pinea, with a rounded canopy that is native to southern Europe. The stone pine is an important conifer timber in Italy. The wood is soft, fine-grain, and easily worked. The oily nuts from the stone pine, called pignons, have been a source of food since ancient times.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Pinus pinea; pignons; pin parasol, pin pignon (Fr.); pinho manso (Port.)

Resources and Citations

• R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "pine" [Accessed October 31, 2001].