Pistacia vera

Flower name
Pistacia vera
Scientific name
Pistacia vera
Aliaspistachio, ナッツの女王, Antep fistigi
Place of originCentral Asia
Place of floweringOverseas, Subtropical region
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, November, December

What is Pistacia vera

Pistachio (Pistacia vera) is a deciduous sub-tall tree of the genus Pistacia in the family Anacardiaceae, native to Central Asia, as well as its fruit.

The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall, which is relatively high for a fruit tree cultivated for harvesting, but since the fruit naturally falls when ripe, there is no need to limit the height of the tree.
The leaves are odd-pinnate compound leaves, measuring 10-20 cm in length.
Pistachio trees are dioecious (having separate male and female plants).

Although it belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, it is edible
Although pistachios belong to the Anacardiaceae family, their fruit becomes edible when heated.
Ripe pistachio fruits naturally split open and fall from the tree. These fruits, when roasted with their shells and salted, are called "pistachio nuts."
Unlike other nuts, which have an off-white interior, pistachios contain a high amount of chlorophyll (green pigment), giving them their characteristic green color.
Due to their vibrant green hue and rich, nutty flavor, pistachios are known as the "Queen of Nuts."
The main production areas include Iran, the United States, Turkey, Syria, and China.

Fruit Symbolism
"Victory"

Common Name: Pistachio
Scientific Name: Pistacia vera
Origin: Central Asia
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Order Sapindales, Family Anacardiaceae, Genus Pistacia, Species P. vera
Main Production Areas: Iran, United States, Turkey, Syria, China
Tree Height: 10 meters
Leaf Shape: Odd-pinnate compound leaves (10-20 cm in length)
Dioecious
Fruit Type: Drupe → Dehiscent fruit (naturally splits open and falls when ripe)
Fruit Shape: Oval (approx. 3 cm in diameter)
Edibility: Edible

Uses:
The fruit is eaten as nuts or processed into a paste for confectionery, soups, and ice cream.
The seeds are used as decorative toppings for cookies and cakes.
Pistachio seeds contain a high amount of lutein, which is beneficial for eye health.
In traditional medicine, pistachios are known as Agetskonshi (阿月渾子), believed to help alleviate internal inflammation and lower cholesterol.

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