pistachio fruit The pistachio fruit  : the reddish, wrinkled fruits are borne in heavy clusters somewhat like grapes. Although known as a nut, the fruit of the pistachio is botanically a drupe, the edible portion of which is the seed. The oblong kernel is about 1 inch in length and 1/2 inch in diameter and protected by a thin, ivory-colored, bony shell Normally the shells split longitudinally along their sutures...

pistachio flowers pistachio flower _ Pistachios fruit are dioeciously with male and female flowers on separate trees. [caption id="attachment_9748" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] pistachio flower[/caption] pistachio flower : Male and female trees must be present for fruit to set, or a branch from a male tree may be grafted on a female tree. The small, brownish green flowers are without petals and borne on maxillary racemes or panicles in early summer. Wind...

  ---!Pistachios Nutrition !---   Pistachios Nutrition  : Just 47 pistachios, a one-ounce serving, contain 13 grams of predominantly monounsaturated fat and no cholesterol. All nuts, including pistachios, contain some saturated fat but are considered low in saturated fat. Fats are a concentrated source of energy and play an important role in assisting the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, E, D, and K. [caption id="attachment_15085" align="aligncenter"...