Forest international class (Isabell, Markus’s, Inga) Mirador de Joan Sales and Pine tree from el Coll
near el Coll, Catalunya (España)
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- Mirador de Joan Sales (0.3 km)
- Pine tree (0.5 km)
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Pistacia terebinthus L.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) is an evergreen shrub found throughout the Mediterranean. The sap (resin) from its trunk is used to make medicine. Mastic might help reduce stomach acid and protect the lining of the stomach and intestine. It might also have antibacterial effects and reduce swelling
Brachychiton populneus
The fruit is a woody boat-shaped pod, with hairs on the seeds. These can be very irritating to the skin, and may be toxic. . Seeds can be eaten raw or roasted, after removing the hairs. Swollen roots of young trees can also be eaten. .
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Pinus
Pine trees play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem's equilibrium by offering food and shelter to local species. The thick undergrowth shields the local wildlife populations from the heat, bad weather, and rapacious predators. Pine trees are evergreen and can live for hundreds of years, producing pinecones and a distinct pine scent. They are important for wildlife, air purification, and have cultural significance. Pine wood is used in construction and furniture making, while pine needles are rich in Vitamin C
Figus carica
Its fruit, root, and leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as gastrointestinal (colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, and diarrhea), respiratory (sore throats, coughs, and bronchial problems), and cardiovascular disorders and as anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic remedy Fig tree flowers are actually hidden inside the fruit, which led many early cultures to believe the plants to be flowerless. Figs have played prominent roles in every major modern religion, including Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism.
Asparagus acutifolius L.
Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asparagaceae which is grown for its young shoots, or spears, which are eaten as a vegetable. The asparagus plant is tall with scale like leaves emerging from the underground stem (rhizome) and has stout stems and feathery foliage.
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