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cashew

Scientific Name: Anacardium occidentale

Family: Anacardiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)

The cashew, known scientifically as Anacardium occidentale, is cherished for its kidney-shaped seeds, commonly called cashew nuts, and its accessory fruit, the cashew apple.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant has milky juice in leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anacardium occidentale
  • Common Names: Cashew, Cashew Nut Tree
  • Belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to coastal areas of northeastern Brazil.
  • Now widely grown in tropical climates.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The cashew-nut tree is an evergreen tropical tree.
  • It is a fast grower, reaching a height of up to 12 meters.
  • Blossoms between November and January.
  • The cashew apple is an accessory fruit attached to the cashew nut, which is encased in a shell.

Uses and Consumption

  • Cashew nuts are consumed globally, especially in Europe and the USA.
  • Cashew apples are considered delicacies in Brazil and the Caribbean.
  • Cashew apples are used to make juices, syrups, and liqueurs.