Hey guys,
Trying to ID this pine tree to determine whether these needles are safe for consumption.
Here are some photos I have of the trees, and the needles.
I know Pinus radiata has been widely planted in Australia and New Zealand so that would be my first thought. The common name in California is Monterey pine but your local common name may be different.
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
Can you add more information? Its not possible to ID a pine without knowing number of needles per bundle, length of needles, and what the cones and bark look like.
Most Monterey pines have 3 needles per bundle, the tree in question looks like it has 2.
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