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candela Miami, FL(Zone 10a) Jun 15, 2008

my neighbor has this fruit tree but now sure of the name. does anyone recognize it.

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elfeik Near Kansas City, MO(Zone 6a) Jun 15, 2008

It's a cashew -

The seed is surrounded by a double shell containing a dermatogenic phenolic resin, urushiol, a potent skin irritant toxin also found in the related poison ivy. Some people are allergic to cashew nuts, but cashews are a less frequent allergen than nuts or peanuts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashew

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candela Miami, FL(Zone 10a) Jun 16, 2008

he has this one and a yellow one. they fruit are kind of tart and oily on the outside but it sure makes a good wine.

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dan7454 Batesville, AR Jun 24, 2008

The fruit portion is the stem (the fat part) and it taste great! you will never find this one in the store ( the fuit will not ship) And yes the bottom portion is a cashew( roast it before you eat it.

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Texasescimo Argyle, TX(Zone 7b) Jun 24, 2008

Never would have guessed that.

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