Pistacia mexicana
American Pistachio, Mexican Pistachio
Also known as: Lentiscus mexicana (Kunth) Kuntze +2 more
- Lentiscus mexicana (Kunth) Kuntze
- Pistacia texana Swingle
- Rhus mexicana (Kunth) A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pistacia mexicana (commonly known as American pistachio or Mexican pistachio) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas