Pistachio (Pistacia)
Pistachio Genus Details
Pistachio is a group of deciduous and evergreen trees grown in southwestern U.S. and originally native to Mexico, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. Fruits are 1" long, egg shaped, red and wrinkled. The pit contains the seed which is commercially sold. Leaves are in 1-5 pairs. The tree is grows rapidly and reaches heights up to 40'.
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Pistachio Allergy Info
Male plants shed heavy amounts of wind-borne pollen that is implicated in pollinosis. Those with pollen allergies to other members of the Anacardiaceae family may develop allergies to the pistachio pollen.
Pistachio Pollen Description
Grains are prolate to spheroidal; the amb triangular with convex sides and 3-colporate or occasionally brevicolpate to porate. The colpi are typically long and narrow and the sexine is often striate.
Pollen grains are generally 25-30 micrometers.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Pistachio (Pistacia) is a genus of the ANACARDIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
