Pistacia sp.
Pistachio, Pistachio
Family: Anacardiaceae · Type: Tree · Not Native
Pistacia sp. (Pistachio) is a non-native California tree in the Anacardiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Schinus: Check the leaf stem between leaflets - Pistacia has wing-like flanges, Schinus has a smooth round stem.; vs Ailanthus: Ailanthus leaflets have gland-tipped teeth at the base; Pistacia leaflets have smooth edges.; vs Juglans: Juglans is deciduous with catkins; Pistacia is evergreen with tiny branched flower clusters.; vs Koelreuteria: Koelreuteria has showy yellow flowers and paper lantern pods; Pistacia has tiny brown-green flowers and small red fruits.; vs Rhus: Rhus is shrubby with fuzzy red berry clusters; Pistacia is a tree with small smooth fruits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pistacia sp. native to California?
No. Pistacia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pistacia sp. belong to?
Pistacia sp. is in the Anacardiaceae family, genus Pistacia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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