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Pistacia atlantica in fall colors very few trees in the Mediterranean region have pretty fall colors. the Pistacia atlantica is one of the few that in certain areas - like the Golan Heights - becomes wonderfully red. Fall,Geotagged,Israel,Persian turpentine tree,Pistacia atlantica,fall colors Click/tap to enlarge

Pistacia atlantica in fall colors

very few trees in the Mediterranean region have pretty fall colors. the Pistacia atlantica is one of the few that in certain areas - like the Golan Heights - becomes wonderfully red.

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The Persian turpentine tree

"Pistacia atlantica" is a species of pistachio tree known by the English common name Mt. Atlas mastic tree and as the Persian turpentine tree. "Pistacia" ranges from shrubs to trees adapted to drought and the Mediterranean climate. P. atlantica has three subspecies or varieties which have been described as "cabulica, kurdica", and "mutica".

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Similar species: Sapindales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Nov 20, 2020. Captured Nov 18, 2020 12:47 in 98.
  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/5.6
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO100
  • 64.5mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.