Palestinian terebinth
A Mediterranean climate plant. It usually grows on calcareous soils often in stony places. It can grow on a range of soils. It needs a sunny position. It needs a deep well drained soil. It does well in a hot dry position. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.
Also known as:
Batme, Bittim, Botum, Butum falastini, Cedene, Citlenbik, Cyprus terpentine tree, Cyprus Turpentine, Melengic, Menevis, Sarris, Terebinth
Synonyms
- Pistacia palaestina L.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Gum, Leaves, Nuts, Seeds, Flowers
Where does Palestinian terebinth grow?
Found in: Africa, Albania, Algeria, Asia, Australia, Britain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Palestine, Portugal, SE Asia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Yugoslavia
Growing Palestinian terebinth
Cultivation: Seed need to be presoaked in alkalized water or for 3-4 days in warm water before sowing. Seed germination can be slow and vary. If seed are required male and female plants must both be grown. Plants can be grown by cuttings taken from half ripe wood of young trees. They can also be grown by layering.
Edible Uses: The immature fruit and stems are preserved in vinegar. They are also roasted and eaten. The young leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable. The fresh flowers are eaten. The resin from the trunk is used as a chewing gum. The seed kernels are eaten. They are also pressed for oil. The fruit are also used as coffee.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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