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pistachio tree [1 record]

Record 1 2013-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Oilseed Crops
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) of central and western Asia, having pinnately compound leaves and dry, drupaceous, nutlike fruits.

CONT

The pistachio is a small tree, reaching about 30 feet of height at full maturity. [It] begins to produce nuts in the 4th or 5th year after planting, and good production takes 8 to 10 years, with full bearing maturity occurring after 15 to 20 years. Average yield per tree is 1/2 lb the 5th year, increasing to up to 80 lb at maturity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Culture des plantes oléagineuses
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Arbre résineux des régions chaudes (anacardiacées), au feuillage luisant, à petites fleurs en grappes et dont le fruit contient la pistache.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Cultivo de oleaginosas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Árbol de la familia de las Anacardiáceas, de unos tres metros de altura, hojas compuestas y de color verde oscuro; flores en maceta, y fruto drupáceo con una almendra pequeña de color verdoso, oleaginosa, dulce y comestible, llamada pistacho.

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