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terebinth

Pistacia terebinthus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Anacardiaceae ›Genus: Pistacia

About

Pistacia terebinthus, known commonly as terebinth and turpentine tree, is a species of Pistacia, native to Iran, and the Mediterranean region from the western regions of Morocco, and Portugal to Greece, western and southeast Turkey. In the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea – Syria, Lebanon – a similar species, Pistacia palaestina, fills the same ecological niche as this species and is also known as terebinth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of terebinth?
The scientific name of terebinth is Pistacia terebinthus.
What is the conservation status of terebinth?
The terebinth has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
What genus does terebinth belong to?
terebinth belongs to the genus Pistacia.