This is a pretty common tree in San Diego, but I can't find any turnings online (and I may just be looking with the wrong words).
Fern Pine is not a pine, but has leaves shaped like pine needles.
I am posting now to show the wood freshly turned, just in case it destroys itself in the drying. I'm trying different drying methods. The rough-turned bowl and chalice are sitting in a paper bag. The large bowl is covered with its own shavings in a paper bag.
I got a real bath turning this stuff green, but it did keep me cool.
I like the grain so I am hoping this is a usable wood. I'll post the news - good or bad - when I see how it dries and what technique works better.
I tried turning a piece to 1/16" last night and it broke, but it was nicely translucent. I'll see if it still is at about 1/8 or 3/32".