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Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is an iconic tree of the northeast, having deep roots in the culture of the indigenous Haudenosaunee people of this area. To the Haudenosaunee, eastern white pine is the Tree of Peace, a symbol of the union of nations in the Iroquois Confederacy. Evergreens were seen as symbols of immortality and eternal life because they retain their leaves throughout the winter. The eastern white pine is recognized by its soft, flexible needles in clusters of five. The needles can be used to make a delicious and nutritive tea that is high in vitamin C. Inner bark can be eaten as a survival food.