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Pistachio nut

Pistacia vera

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Rwanda), Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Pistacia vera (Pistachio nut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alfónsigo

French Pistachier

German Pistazie

Portuguese alfónsico

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Mt. atlas mastic tree

Pistacia atlantica

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pistachio nut?

The scientific name of Pistachio nut is Pistacia vera. It belongs to the genus Pistacia.

What is the conservation status of Pistachio nut?

Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pistachio nut live?

Pistachio nut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Rwanda), Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Croatia, France, Guinea, Italy, Libya, Netherlands, Rwanda, Spain.

What family does Pistachio nut belong to?

Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera) belongs to the genus Pistacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

What kingdom does Pistachio nut belong to?

Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pistachio nut?

The closest relatives of Pistachio nut in the genus Pistacia include Chinese pistache, Cyprus Turpentine, Lentisk, Mexican pistachio, Mt. atlas mastic tree.