 "Pistacia" and some species of "Rhus" can be found in southern Europe, "Rhus" species can be found in much of North America and "Schinus" inhabits South America exclusively.Members of this family produce cashew and pistachio nuts, and mango and marula fruits.Some members produce a viscous or adhesive fluid which turns black and is used as a varnish or for tanning and even as a mordant for red dyes.