The Anacardiaceae, commonly known as the cashew family [1] or sumac family, are a family of flowering plants, including about 83 genera with about 860 known species. [2] Members of the Anacardiaceae bear fruits that are drupes and in some cases produce urushiol, an irritant.

The cashew family, Anacardiaceae, consists of about 80 genera and more than 700 species distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Its members are characterized by the presence of resin ducts in the bark and feature compound leaves and unisexual flowers.

Anacardiaceae, the sumac family of flowering plants (order Sapindales), with about 80 genera and about 870 species of evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Most members of Anacardiaceae are native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Distribution of Anacardiaceae: The family is also called Mango or Cashew family. It includes 80 genera and over 600 species according to Jones and Liechsinger (1987). Chiefly tropical but occurs in S. Europe, temperate Asia and also America. Mangifera extends from India to Malaya and the Philippines. Economic Importance of Anacardiaceae: 1. Food:

Anacardiaceae, sometimes called the sumac or cashew family, is a diverse group of flowering plants. It boasts over 80 genera and around 860 species. These plants come in all shapes and sizes, from towering trees to humble shrubs.

A morphologically diverse family of ~81 genera and 800 species; represented in the Neotropics by 31 genera and ~170 species, 3 of which are lianas or climbing shrubs. Diagnostics: Leaves alternate, pinnately compound, and stipulate, usually with resinous, caustic exudate. General Characters 1. STEMS.

The Anacardiaceae family consists of 60–74 genera and 400–600 species of trees and shrubs, rarely subshrubs and lianas, with occurrence in tropical, subtropical, and limited in temperate regions (Purseglove, 1984).

Anacardiaceae is a family of flowering plants within the order Sapindales. The family includes over 80 genera and 800 species, including economically important crops such as mango (Mangifera), cashew (Anacardium), and pistachio (Pistacia).

Anacardiaceae (also known as the cashew family or sumac family) is a family of flowering plants in the order Sapindales, with about 70 genera and 650 species of evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and woody vines.

The Anacardiaceae, commonly known as the cashew family or sumac family, are a family of flowering plants, including about 83 genera with about 860 known species. Members of the Anacardiaceae bear fruits that are drupes and in some cases produce urushiol, an irritant.