The Anacardiaceae includes 77-80 genera with ca. 700 species. The family is mostly tropical, but some species occur in the Mediterranean and North America; found in a variety of habitats, up to 3,500 m. Trees or shrubs (rarely lianas) with deciduous or evergreen leaves, alternate or opposite; usually compound. The flowers are minute, often inconspicuous; lack petals in some species. The fruit is a drupe, occasionally samaras or achene. Many species produce toxic resins. This family include some well-known species, such as cashew, mango, pistachio, poison ivy, and sumac.

		Little-leaved Sumac (Rhus microphylla)
		Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)
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