Semecarpus anacardium - Marking Nut Tree - Tropical Plants
Semecarpus anacardium, known as the marking nut tree, Malacca bean tree, marany nut, oriental cashew, dhobi nut tree, and varnish tree, is a native of India, found in the outer Himalayas to the Coromandel Coast. It is a deciduous tree from India, famous for its oily nut used in traditional medicine and as permanent ink (washermen's ink) for marking clothes, related to the cashew. This deciduous tree is thriving in hot, dry regions like Purulia. This versatile tree's extracts are showing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and potential anti-cancer properties, used in Ayurveda for various ailments like skin conditions, but the nut itself can be caustic and poisonous if not prepared correctly. Wild, unripe Semecarpus anacardium fruits are growing on the trees by the side of the road in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026. (Footage by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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