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Pistacia vera, pistachio tree
Illustration from Pomona Italiana Vol 2 (1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1772 1839 Anacardiaceae Count Eudicot Eurosid Gallesio Giorgio Giorgio Count Gallesio Malvidae Pistachio Pistacia Rosid Sapindales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Pistacia Vera
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This exquisite illustration of a pistachio tree, Pistacia vera, is taken from Pomona Italiana Vol 2, published in 1839 by the renowned Italian botanical artist, Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The pistachio tree is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, which is an order of flowering plants, specifically angiosperms, dicotyledons, or eudicots. It belongs to the subclass Rosids and the order Sapindales. The tree is depicted here with its distinctive, slender branches laden with catkin-like inflorescences and mature nuts. Pistacia vera, commonly known as the pistachio tree, is native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and is characterized by its alternate, simple, and deciduous leaves. The tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that develop into the familiar, elongated, and slightly curved pistachio nuts. The pistachio nut is a popular food source and is widely consumed for its nutritional value and unique taste. It is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and various essential nutrients. The nut is often used in various culinary applications, including baking, confectionery, and as a snack. Gallesio's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this illustration, which captures the intricacies of the pistachio tree's anatomy, from its delicate flowers to its mature nuts. The artist's mastery of botanical illustration techniques is on full display, making this a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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