Anacardium pumilum
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 1.5 m tall. It has extensive plant growth underground.
There seems to remain confusion over the relationship of A. pumilum and A. nanum.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in scrubland in central Brazil. It grows up to 500 m above sea level. It grows in drier regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted. The 'fruit' is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cajueiro rasteiro