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Pistacia vera

Plants

Family: Anacardiaceae · Genus: Pistacia

Pistacia vera

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The pistachio is a small to medium-sized tree of the cashew family. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Pistachios can be used as an ingredient in desserts, chocolate, candy, ice cream, and as a paste or butter. As a tree nut, pistachios are considered a priority allergen that may induce allergic reactions in susceptible people.

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Growing details and traits for Pistacia vera in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.