(Anacardium occidentale)
Is a strange fruit related to the Mango Family.the fruit is strange-The seed of the Nut,Is outside of a fruit instead of being in the fruit or shell!The seed or nut we eat hanges out of the fruit called the "apple"upside down!Cashews can be use as a thickener in soups(grounded cashews).And also be eaten as a snack,or cooked like vegetables.
Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashew
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Images:
Cashew Nut
Cashew Nut with fruit,or "apple"on the tree
Cashew flower 
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