Are Australian pine trees edible?

Answer 1

There is a tree in Southern US ( I have seen them commonly in Florida and Arizona but I suppose is elsewhere) that is commonly known as Australian pIne or sometimes beefwood (Casuarina equisetifolia) it has very heavy wood (sinks in water) but I know of nothing edible about it.

I have seen the seedpods "cones" used extensively in decorations

Answer 2

Yes, the bunya pine (Araucaria bidwillii) from Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales produces a huge cone full of starchy nuts. It's not usually a recommended tree for a suburban area, because the cone weighs several kilos and falls from a great height. You don't want to be under one when this happens.

You can roast the nuts (they taste a bit like chestnuts), or the local people used to plant them, let them germinate and then eat the resulting tuber.

It's a subtropical tree but quite hardy, so you should be able to grow it in most parts of South Africa.

It was a major food source for the local indigenous people in its native habitat.

Answer 3

yes especially if you are an austrailian pine beetle

Answer 4

Of course they are. Let's do lunch.

Answer 5

No

Answer 6

No