Ligas Tree and fruit

I Finally Came Across Ligas!

Ligas is quite a small tree but somehow similar in appearance to kasoy (Anacardium occidentale, which is not native).
It is a member of the cashew family and related to the mango (which both are known to inflict slightly burning chemicals,
the cashew has a potent poison which if not prepared or cooked properly could burn your mouth).

Caution !
- Although many persons are probably immune to poisoning from the hairs on the leaves, in the Philippines the plant is usually regarded as
poisonous, with reports of severe contact dermatitis.
- The sap is considered a violent contact poison which can cause painful swelling and minute blistering pustular skin eruptions.