Title

Cashew nut - Anacardium occidentale

Caption

Cashew nut - Anacardium occidentale, c1798. Branch of a tree showing flowers, apples and nuts. The apples can be used for preserves, and the kernels eaten. Oil from between the outer and inner shells is used as a lubricant, an insecticide, and in the manufacture of plastics. From "A Key to Physic" by Ebenezer Sibly. (London, c1798).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07104_460001076

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Rights managed

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28.4Mb (2.0Mb) / 9.3in x 11.8in / 2799 x 3543 (300dpi)