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What is Anacardium occidentale

— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Anacardium occidentale (Anacardium occidentale). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.

What is Anacardium occidentale?

Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree, is a versatile evergreen that thrives in its native range across West Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, and other countries such as Guinea, Liberia, and Togo. Anacardium occidentale (Latin: Anacardium occidentale, family Anacardiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.

Is Anacardium occidentale safe to eat?

Anacardium occidentale is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.

Where does Anacardium occidentale grow?

Anacardium occidentale is a member of the Anacardiaceae family native to BOL, BZN, BZE, BZL, BZC, and CLM. Anacardium occidentale thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).

Can I grow Anacardium occidentale at home?

Anacardium occidentale grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.

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