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Anacardium

Anacardium

9.9
A scientific name for a group of tropical trees that includes the cashew tree
  • proper noun
  • /ˌænəˈkɑrdɪəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Anacardium
  • The tall Anacardium tree provides ample shade in tropical gardens, making it a popular choice for landscaping.
  • Anacardium excelsum

Examples

  • The cagelike, steel gondola lofted by a construction crane swings slowly next to the 30-meter-high crown of an Anacardium excelsum tree.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Photoinhibition in the leaves of Anacardium excelsum, Didymopanax morototoni, and Luehea seemannii was measured directly in the upper canopy (20-25 m above the ground).

    Academic text (1992)

  • Anacardium excelsum (Espave) covers nearly as much (28.5%).

    Academic text (1992)

  • The increases in F o in Didymopanax and Luehea suggest possible photodamage, but the decrease in Anacardium suggests that pigment systems have been produced that protect against photodamage.

    Academic text (1992)

  • In all panels, the squares are Anacardium excelsum, circles are Didymopanax morototoni, and triangles are Luehea seemannii.

    Academic text (1992)

  • In the rainforest, researchers documented various species of Anacardium that thrive under the canopy.

  • Anacardium excelsum (Espave) covers nearly as much (28.5%).

Compounds

Anacardium occidentale
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical evergreen tree that produces cashew nuts

Surface Forms

Anacardium main

Etymology

Anacardium comes from Greek parts ana- ('up') and cardium ('heart'). Because the cashew's nut looks like a heart attached to the fruit, this name is used for the genus of tropical trees that includes the cashew.