![]() ![]() Shrubs with three-lobed or pinnate leaves and single-seeded red or white fruits. The fruits of all Rhus species are bright orange, while the Toxicodendron species have white or yellowish berries. The family name comes from the cashew tree ( Anacardium). Zebrawood ( Astronium) is well-known as an exotic hardwood for furniture. Several members of the family produce oils, resins and lacquers. Worldwide, there are about 70 genera and 600 species, including 7 genera in North America. Only one carpel matures, forming a drupe (a fleshy fruit with a stoney seed). The ovary is positioned superior and consists of 3 united carpels forming a single chamber. The flowers can be either unisexual or bisexual, with 5 (sometimes 3) sepals united at the base and 5 (sometimes 3 or 0) petals. The native poison tree ( Metopium) is also in southern Florida, while the smoke tree ( Cotinus) grows as far north as Tennessee.īotanically, these are trees or shrubs with alternate, often trifoliate or pinnate leaves, and usually resinous bark. The introduced hog plum or mombin ( Spondias) grows on disturbed sites in southern Florida. Most other members of the family live in the tropics, with a few representatives cultivated across the southern states, including the Peruvian pepper tree ( Schinus), mango ( Mangifera) and pistachio ( Pistacia). These two genera are the only members of the family found across the frost belt of North America. Poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac were formerly included in the Rhus genus, but are now separated into their own Toxicodendron genus. If you have ever had a rash from poison ivy or poison oak, then you have been introduced to the Cashew family. Home | Plant Identification | Plant Families Gallery | Edible Plants | Mushrooms | Linksĭesertification & Weed Ecology | Weed Profiles | E-Mail | Search this Site Plant Identification, Edible Plants, Weed Ecology, Mushrooms, and more.
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