The Cashew Family
Anacardiaceae
Fun Fact: Cashew shells are covered by urushiol, the same toxic oil found in poison ivy. Post-harvest, the cashews are always roasted, boiled, or steamed before the shells are removed.
Plants in the Cashew Family share these traits:
-Flowers often with 5 petals and sepals
-Pinnate and alternate leaves
-Irritant oils and resins
Learn more about the Cashew Family
Cashew Plant Family Portrait by Wendy Hollender (Buy it here)
Plants depicted in this Plant Family Portrait:
– Anacardium occidentale – Cashew
-Koodersiodendron pinnatum
–Mangifera indica – Mango
–Pistacia vera – Pistachio
–Rhus typhina – Staghorn Sumac
–Toxicodendron radicans – Poison Ivy
My goal with this series of Plant Family Portraits is to deepen people’s awareness of plants and gain an understanding of plant details. An appreciation for biodiversity is an important part of our wellbeing. May we all delight in nature’s fascinating architecture and colors, appreciate our environment, and how precious it is to protect.
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