pinus cembroides

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a small two-needled or three-needled pinon of Mexico and southern Texas

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Pinus cembroides, commonly known as Mexican pinyon, Mexican nut pine or Mexican stone pine, is a species of pine tree native to Mexico and the southwest of the United States. Its notable for producing large seeds, known as pine nuts, which are often used in cooking. It is a small to medium-sized tree that prefers semi-arid climates and grows well on rocky soils.