Pinus halepensis, commonly known as the Aleppo pine, also known as the Jerusalem pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae, a pine native to the Mediterranean region. It was officially named by the botanist Philip Miller in his 1768 book The Gardener's Dictionary; he probably never went to Aleppo but mentions seeing large specimens at Goodwood in the garden of the Duke of Richmond, which were transplanted (perhaps sent by Alexander Russell from Syria) in 1739.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Aleppo pine being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Pinopsida
- Order
- Pinales
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Genus
- Pinus
- Species
- Pinus halepensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo