The rash-inducing plants poison ivy and poison oak are surprisingly members of which botanical family, which also includes mangos and pistachios?
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Cashew family
The family Anacardiaceae contains many plants that produce urushiol, the irritant that causes contact dermatitis. This is why some people with extreme poison ivy sensitivities must also be careful when handling raw cashew shells.
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