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| Common Name(s) | Scrub Pine | ||||
| Scientific Name | Pinus virginiana | ||||
| Family | Pinaceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Thicket (Bike Path) | ||||
| Flowering Period | Mid-spring | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | 30 to 60 feet in height when full-grown | ||||
Description
- Evergreen needles, 1.5 to 3 inches long
- From each needle emerges two yellowish needles
- Simple leaf type
- Flowers are pine cones
- Male flower is cylindrical and yellow
- female flower is curved and yellow or red
- Blooms in the autumn
- Some have twisted trunks
Medicinal Uses
- Has been used historically to treat worms, diarrhea, rheumatism, colds, tuberculosis, gout and measles
- May be used as a stimulant or a sedative
Cultural Uses
- Commonly used for Christmas trees
- Provides wood pulp and lumber
- Attracts various bird species
- Bonsais
- Tan/green dye extracted from needles
Sources
Brand, Mark H. “Pinus virginiana”. University of Connecticut. University of Connecticut Plant Database. Web.
“Medicinal Herbs: Scrub Pine”. Natural Medicinal Herbs. Spiritual Knowledge, Led Ziarovsky. Web.
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