Home> Plants > Fruits Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 17 Of 29 Prev    Next Cashew  Publish Date : 29-02-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 80 Rating : Not rated Cashew in Panama. The cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. Anacardium curatellifolium A.St.-Hil.) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is native to northeastern Brazil, where it is called by its Portuguese name Caju (the fruit) or Cajueiro (the tree). It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew "nuts" and cashew apples. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next