Pistacia terebinthus
Pistachia térébinthe
Turpentine Tree
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | red |
| Flower size | racemes to 15 cm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 2-5 m |
Description
The Turpentine Tree is deciduous, unlike the Mastic tree. The leaves when crushed give off a strong turpentine smell.
It is possibly the earliest known source of turpentine.
Flowers
Flowers in panicles, brownish, appearing at the same time as the leaves in spring.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 3-9 leaflets on either side of the stem with an end leaflet, shiny.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: outer fleshy parts surround a pit with a seed inside, egg-shaped, at first, red then brown.
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