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Pistacia

Pistacia

9.6
A group of flowering trees and bushes that includes the pistachio tree
  • noun
  • /pɪˈsteɪʃə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many members of the Pistacia genus are tolerant to drought and poor soils.

Examples

  • The Pistacia genus includes many species of flowering trees.

  • Botanists classify the pistachio tree as Pistacia vera, native to Central Asia.

  • The genus Pistacia includes several species cultivated for their nuts and ornament.

  • I love the flavor of Pistacia nuts in desserts.

  • The pistacia tree is known for its vibrant green leaves and edible nuts.

  • In spring, the flowers of the pistacia bloom beautifully, attracting various pollinators.

  • Many gardeners appreciate pistacia for its hardy nature and ability to thrive in dry conditions.

Compounds

Pistacia lentiscus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen bush from the Mediterranean that produces scented resin used in food and medicine

Pistacia terebinthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Mediterranean tree with scented leaves that makes a sticky sap used to make turpentine

Pistacia vera
  • Specialized
8.4

A small tree that produces edible pistachio nuts

Surface Forms

Pistacia singular
Pistacias plural

Etymology

Pistacia comes from the same root as the common nut name pistachio, via Greek pistakion and an old Persian word, both meaning 'pistachio'. So Pistacia simply names the group of trees and shrubs that give us the 'pistachio' nut.