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turpentine tree

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Also known as: Pistacia terebinthus, terebinth

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Pistacia

In Pistacia
lentiscus) and the turpentine tree, or terebinth (P. terebinthus), produce sweet-smelling gums used in medicine. Mastic also is used in liqueurs and varnishes. Commercial pistachio nuts are extensively used as food and for yellowish green colouring in confections.
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