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Pine tree
Synonym(s)
maritime pine; Mediterranean pine; pink river dolphin; Umbrella line
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Evergreen conifer, also called umbrella pine or Mediterranean pine. It belongs to the genus of pines (Pinus) from the pine family (Pinaceae). The pine grows 12-20 m high. The umbrella shape of the crown is typical.
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The seeds take about 3 years to ripen. At maturity the cones open and release the seeds. One cone contains about 120 pine nuts.
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Entire Mediterranean area; there, the landscape is characteristic.
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Allergic reactions up to severe anaphylaxis after ingestion of pine nuts are known, but rare. There is probably no cross-reaction between pine pollen and pine nuts. There is also no cross-reaction to nuts. Prick and scratch tests are usually positive. The allergen itself is not yet classified, reactions to a 50, 66-68 and a 17-kDa protein have been described.
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The pine tree was already cultivated in ancient times for its seeds, the pine nuts, which serve culinary purposes.
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- van de Scheur MR et al (2004) Acute anaphylaxis after pine nut skin testing. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 92: 93
- Senti G et al (2000) Nuts, seeds and kernels from an allergological point of view. Switzerland Med Weekly 130: 1795-1804