A plant genus of the family ANACARDIACEAE. This is the source of the familiar cashew nuts, which are heat treated to remove the irritant toxin. Cashew nut shell liquid (frequently abbreviated as CNSL) is a major source of alkenyl phenolic compounds, especially ANACARDIC ACIDS, cardol, and cardanol.

Synonyms: txid171928, Cashews, Cashew, Anacardium occidentale, txid171929, occidentales, Anacardium, Anacardium occidentales, Anacardiums, Anacardium