Multiple choice general knowledge

What is it commonly known as... Pistacia vera

  1. Peach

  2. Pear

  3. Pineapple

  4. Pistachio
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Explanation

Pistacia vera is the botanical (scientific) name for the pistachio tree and its edible seeds. The other options are all different fruits: peach (Prunus persica), pear (Pyrus communis), and pineapple (Ananas comosus). Scientific names follow the binomial nomenclature system with genus first, then species.

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