The pistachio tree is native to the Middle East, where it was cultivated as early as prehistoric times, particularly in Persia : it is said that those who loved each other used to meet under pistachio trees and listen to the crackling of the fruit hatching in the moonlight.
It is a popular summer fruit because it has a sweet, but also somewhat sour taste that lends itself well to being eaten on its own or together with other foods, including savory ones. It is a source of iron and vitamin A, which contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.