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Drimycarpus is a small genus of trees in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. Drimycarpus species grow naturally in tropical Asia from India to Borneo. The Plant List and Catalogue of Life recognise about 4 accepted species.

Searsia

Searsia are a large genus of over a hundred species of flowering plants. Several species have ornamental appeal and may be grown variously as coastal hedges, specimen trees, and in containers. The salt tolerance of many searsiameans that they are a good choice for coastal gardens. The ability to shape and sculpt their dense foliage adds to their ornamental appeal.

Neotropical plums

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Dracontomelon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae, growing mostly in SE Asia and the Pacific islands.

Pegia

Pegia species grow as shrubs, sarmentose trees or lianas. They are polygamous, woody climbers. The ovoid or oblong fruits have a red or purple skin with a red mesocarp. Pegia species grow naturally in tropical Asia. The Plant List and Flora of China recognise about 2 accepted species.

Dobinea

The species are dioecious and grow as shrubs or perennial herbs. They grow naturally in the East Himalaya region and China. The Plant List and Flora of China recognise 2 accepted species.

Ozoroa

Schinus

The schinus (Schinus) are a small group of flowering large shrubs and small trees in the cashew family. Though they are unrelated to the species that produce bell peppers (genus Capsicum) and black peppercorns (genus Piper), schinus are so-named because some members of their genus, most notably the Peruvian Pepper Tree (S. molle) and the Brazilian Pepper Tree (S. terebinthifolia) produce "pink peppercorns" which are used much in the same way black peppercorns are, and have a similar flavor. Both of these species are also popular ornamentals in warm temperate and tropical areas.

Mangifera

The mangifera (genus Mangifera) are a group of tropical broadleaf trees in the cashew family. Many species within this genus are grown for their large, fleshy, and edible fruits – by far the most notable of these species is the Common Mango (M. indica). Cultivated by humans for at least 4,000 years, mangifera are now grown in tropical regions all over the world, but most especially in south Asia.

Pistacia

The pistacia (Pistacia) are a small group of shrubs and small trees in the cashew family. By far the most noteworthy species within this group is the Pistachio (P. vera), which is widely cultivated for its nutritious and edible seeds ("pistachio nuts"). But other species within the genus have long been used by humans too – several pistacia are used to produce turpentine, while the resin of the Terebinth (P. terebinthus) was used in ancient times as a wine preservative.

Cashews

Indigenous to tropical South America, cashews (Anacardium), is a genus of trees that includes the species, Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale), that’s famous for its edible seeds. Portuguese traders introduced these trees to India and Africa during the 16th century. As a result, they spread all around southeast Asia and are widely cultivated there now. These trees grow best in red sandy loams, lateritic soils, and coastal sands with slightly acidic pH.

Sumacs

Sumacs

Sumacs are often used as ornamental plants; they bloom in the summer and turn a characteristic red in the fall. Today, leaves from sumacs are used as a source of dark ink for textiles, toys, paper, and other products.

Maidenplums

Maidenplums

Laurel sumac

The laurel sumac genus contains only one species, Malosma laurina. Native to Mexico and the southern United States, this fast-growing shrub is usually found in coastal areas. It produces aromatic leaves and is grazed by black-tailed deer. The honeybee is a key pollinator for this drought-sensitive plant.

Pachycormus

Pachycormus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the cashew family. The single species is endemic to the Baja California peninsula. Trees are 6 m tall and wide. Leaves are dark green pinnately compound pubescent drought deciduous. Cream flowers with pink centers appear in spring and can bloom into fall depending on moisture levels.

Semecarpus

Choerospondias

Choerospondias is a genus of plants with two species, belonging to the family Anacardiaceae.

Lithraea

Buchanania

Lannea

Lannea are flowering trees, shrubs, or shrubby herbs with a woody base. They are native to tropical and South Africa, as well as the Arabian Peninsula. Lannea are characteristic for their star-shaped, wooly inflorescences and young shoots. The flowers are sometimes produced before the leaves and some species contain a milky latex.

Smoketrees

Smoketrees

Smoketrees are part of the sumac family. These plants are so-named because of their incredibly fluffy, often grey or off-white colored flower heads, which strongly resemble puffs of smoke. Smoketrees are commonly used as ornamentals, especially with the development of cultivars which sport differently-hued flower heads (e.g. pink or purplish).

Hog Plums

Hog Plums

Hog Plums are evergreen trees that bear a drupe-like fruit that resembles the well-known mango. In fact, they are closely related to the mango and their drupes contain a single seed. Bangkok, Thailand was thought to have been named after the Thai word for this fruit.

Poisonwoods

Poisonwoods

Poisonwoods are a tropical genus related to cashews, but you would never want to eat anything picked from them. They thoroughly earn their name "poisonwood", as they are full of urushiol, a powerful contact irritant. Even rainwater dripping off their leaves can cause a reaction, and smoke from the burned wood is especially dangerous, as it can get into the eyes and lungs.

Toxicodendron

The toxicodendron (Toxicodendron) are a group of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees in the sumac family. Many of its species are famous for their skin-irritating properties, which are caused by a compound called urushiol. Some people can have extremely adverse reactions to toxicodendron, and these plants should be judiciously avoided. A few species of toxicodendron have uses, though – the irritating sap of the Laqcuer Tree (T. vernicifluum) has been used in east Asia for centuries to create a high-quality lacquer.

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Dracaena

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

Maples

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Roses

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.

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