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Pistacia chinensis, the Chinese pistache [3] (Chinese: 黄連木; pinyin: huángliánmù), is a small to medium-sized tree in the genus Pistacia in the cashew family Anacardiaceae, native to central and western China. [4] This species is planted as a street tree in temperate areas worldwide due to its attractive fruit and autumn foliage.
Pistacia integerrima is a species of pistachio tree native to Asia, commonly called zebrawood. [1] It is often classified as Pistacia chinensis ssp. integerrima. [2] It is used for a variety of purposes in India, including timber, dye, and fodder. [3] The leaf galls are used in traditional herbalism for cough, asthma, fever, vomiting, and ...
The pistachio: A little green gem packed with protein. One great thing the pistachio has going for it is an easy-access feature. This tasty treat is split on one side—just enough space to wedge ...
Pistacia plants are shrubs and small trees growing to 5–15 m (16–49 ft) tall. The leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and can be either evergreen or deciduous depending on species. All species are dioecious, but monoecious individuals of Pistacia atlantica have been noted. [2] The genus is estimated to be about 80 million years old. [3]
The pistachio (/ p ɪ ˈ s t ɑː ʃ i. oʊ,-ˈ s t æ ʃ-/ pih-STAH-shee-oh, - STASH-; [2] Pistacia vera), a member of the cashew family, is a small to medium-sized tree originating in Persia. [3] The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. [4]
Pistacia atlantica is planted as an ornamental shadebearing and drought-tolerant landscape tree in gardens and parks. [15] In California it is imported to use as rootstock for cultivated pistachio trees (Pistacia vera). [16] Both introductions have led to its escape and current status as an occasional invasive species in California. [17]
The genus Pistacia (which includes the pistachio and mastic tree) is now included, but was previously placed in its own family, the Pistaciaceae. [3] The cashew family is more abundant in warm or tropical regions with only a few species living in the temperate zones. [4] Mostly native to tropical Americas, Africa and India.
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