Tag: Cashew family

Over 800 species belong to the Anacardiaceae family, also known as the sumac or cashew family. This botanical classification contains a surprising and diverse group of plants, including many edible fruits and nuts as well as notoriously toxic plants.

Despite their misleading name, pink peppercorns are not true peppercorns but are actually dried berries from the *Schinus molle* (Peruvian pepper) or *Schinus terebinthifolius* (Brazilian pepper) trees, which belong to the same plant family as cashews and poison ivy. This botanical origin is the key to understanding their unique flavor profile and potential for allergic reactions.