How to Identify Anacardiaceae
Anacardiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 132 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Anacardiaceae Species
Searsia lancea (L.fil.) F.A.Barkley
Searsia lancea (L.fil.) F.A.Barkley
Searsia lancea is a dioecious weeping tree from southern Africa with edible frui…
Toxicodendron rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Greene
Toxicodendron rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Greene
Toxicodendron rydbergii is a urushiol-containing toxic North American shrub rela…
⚠️ Poisonous
Rhus glabra L.
Rhus glabra L.
Rhus glabra L., or smooth sumac, is a North American native dioecious shrub with…
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (F.Muell.) Engl.
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (F.Muell.) Engl.
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema is a medium-sized Australian tree valued for its timber…
Schinopsis balansae Engl.
Schinopsis balansae Engl.
Schinopsis balansae is a hardwood quebracho tree from central South America, use…
Metopium brownei (Jacq.) Urb.
Metopium brownei (Jacq.) Urb.
Metopium brownei is a urushiol-producing tree valued for lumber, found across pa…
Spondias mombin Jacq.
Spondias mombin Jacq.
Spondias mombin is an edible deciduous tree in the Anacardiaceae family with foo…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pistacia lentiscus L.
Pistacia lentiscus L.
Pistacia lentiscus L., the mastic tree, is an evergreen Mediterranean tree value…
Anacardium excelsum (Bertero & Balb.) Skeels
Anacardium excelsum (Bertero & Balb.) Skeels
Anacardium excelsum, the wild cashew, is a large evergreen riverbank tree with t…
Pistacia chinensis Bunge
Pistacia chinensis Bunge
Pistacia chinensis Bunge (Chinese pistache) is a hardy deciduous tree with a ran…
Rhus ovata S.Watson
Rhus ovata S.Watson
Rhus ovata S.Watson, sugar bush, is a drought-tolerant woody shrub or small tree…
Rhus coriaria L.
Rhus coriaria L.
Rhus coriaria is a deciduous Anacardiaceae shrub/tree native to Eurasia, cultiva…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Anacardiaceae?
Anacardiaceae plants belong to the Sapindales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 132 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Anacardiaceae?
Anacardiaceae is classified in the order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 132 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Anacardiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Anacardiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Anacardiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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