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    How Pinyon Nuts Make Your Mouth Water
    How Pinyon Nuts Make Your Mouth Water
    Pinyon pine is a group of evergreen trees that grows in southwestern North America. They produce edible nuts that are a staple food for Native Americans and a delicacy for many others.
    Species

    Genetic differentiation in the pinyon pine has been observed associated to insect herbivory and environmental stress. There are eight species of true pinyon (Pinus subsection Cembroides):
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    Piñon seeds in Native American cuisine

    The seeds of the pinyon pine, known as "pine nuts" or "piñóns", are an important food for American Indians living in the mountains of the North American Southwest. All species of pine produce edible seeds, but in Nort… See more

    Traditional method of harvesting

    In 1878, naturalist John Muir described the Indian method of harvesting pinyon seeds in Nevada. In September and October, the harvesters knocked the cones off the pinyon trees with poles, stacked the cones into a pile, … See more

    Relationship with wildlife

    The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) takes its name from the tree, and pinyon nuts form an important part of its diet. It is very important for regeneration of pinyon woods, as it stores large numb… See more

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