
Pistacia lentiscus
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Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as mastic tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. This evergreen shrub or small tree is well-known for producing mastic gum, a resin harvested from the tree’s bark. Mastic gum has been used since ancient times for its aromatic, medicinal, and culinary...