[Wikipedia] General Description, Origins: Pistacia vera, a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating in Persia. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. The pistachio tree is native to regions of Central Asia, including present-day Iran and Afghanistan. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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