European Bladder-nut, False pistachio
Staphylea pinnata
Family: Staphyleaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 4.5 m high and spreads 4.5 m wide. The leaves have 3-7 leaflets which taper to a fine point. There are teeth along the edge. They are waxy underneath. The flowers are white with red tips on the sepals. The fruit are pods 25 mm wide.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Asia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Britain, Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, San Marino
How it is used for food
The seed kernels are eaten and taste like pistachios. The flowers are used for pickles.
The seeds are eaten especially by children. It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Seeds, kernels, nuts, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jonjoli, Klokocs, Navadni kloček, Nezcoupe