chilghoza pine
Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D.Don
Pinus gerardiana, known as chilghoza pine, is a pine species native to central and southern Asia, including the western Himalayas. It is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya. The species was first described in 1832. The IUCN listed it as near threatened in 2011. Locally, its pine nuts are collected for consumption.
Description
Pinus gerardiana belongs to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae. It is distributed across several regions in Asia, including the West Himalaya. The species is recognized for its edible pine nuts, which are gathered in local areas. Conservation status indicates that it is at risk of becoming threatened, as noted by the IUCN in 2011.
Other common names
Chilgoza PineGerrard's PineHimalayan Nut PineGerard's pinechilghoza pine
Distribution
Global · Afghanistan · Pakistan · Tibet · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Pinus gerardiiPinus neosaPinus chilghozaPinus aucklandii