The Lentisk
Pistacia lentiscus
Family Anacardiaceae
Maltese name Deru
Habitats Maquis Afforestation
Large evergreen shrub or small tree. Can reach a height of 6m, but generally below 3m. Leaves compound-pinnate with a characteristic odour. Male and female flowers on separate trees.Flowers from winter to spring. Small red berries form following pollination.
Grows in maquis. Frequent.
