Description

Pistacia vera (Pistachio, 2n = 30) belongs to the Eudicots clade, Sapindales order, and Anacardiaceae family and is a member of the cashew family originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. Pistachios are a moderate source (10–19% DV) of calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Scientific classitication

Family: Anacardiaceae

Genus: Pistacia

Common Name

Pistachio

Reference

Zeng, L., Tu, XL., Dai, H. et al. Whole genomes and transcriptomes reveal adaptation and domestication of pistachio. Genome Biol 20, 79 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-019-1686-3