What is another word for pistacia?
Pronunciation: [pɪstˈe͡ɪʃə] (IPA) 
Pistacia is a genus of small trees or shrubs with edible nuts that are commonly known as pistachios. The term pistacia has been used interchangeably with the term pistachio, however, the former is a Greek word that means pitch or resin, while the latter is derived from the Persian word pistah, meaning "nut". There are various other synonyms for pistacia such as Pistacia vera, which refers to the common pistachio tree, Pistacia lentiscus, which is commonly known as mastic tree, and Pistacia atlantica, which is a species of pistachio tree native to the Middle East and North Africa. Regardless of the specific synonyms used, the pistachio nut remains a versatile and popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes around the world.
