Italian Stone Pines

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Italian stone pines (Pinus pinea) were introduced to Santa Cruz Island in the late 19th century by Justinian Caire. It was said they reminded Caire’s Italian born and often homesick wife, Albina, of her native land. They have escaped from cultivation at the Main Ranch and at Prisoners' Harbor, and can now be found spreading into other areas.