


Understanding Anacardiaceous Plants: Medicinal and Toxic Properties
Anacardiaceous is an adjective used to describe plants that belong to the family Anacardiaceae, which includes species such as sumac, mimosa, and cashew. These plants are characterized by the presence of cardiac glycosides, which are compounds that can have medicinal or toxic properties. The term "anacardiaceous" is derived from the name of the family Anacardiaceae.



