Anacardium occidentale (Cashew Nut)

Anacardium occidentale, Cashew Nut, Cashew Apple, Caju

Botanical name: Anacardium occidentale

Common names: Cashew Nut, Cashew Apple, Caju

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: Brazil

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantIrritating plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

The actual fruit is the nut, the apple is a swollen stem. Cashew apple is eaten fresh or stewed. Has a sweet-astringent taste. Nut itself is caustic until roasted. Must be roasted outdoors because fumes are irritating. Very fast growing under favorable conditions, it may fruit in container, within 2 years from seed. Tolerates very poor soil and drought, as well as salty wind.


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