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Cajutim
Anacardium negrense

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows between 100-200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Caju-nariz

Synonyms

GBIF has it as a synonym of Anacardium microsepalum Loes.; Not the Plant of the World on line.