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Cashews grow on the bottom of an apple-like false fruit.

Why it is true

The true fruit of the cashew tree is the nut, which develops at the end of the floral receptacle. This receptacle swells and turns yellow or red, forming the so-called cashew apple, which is sweet and juicy.

Source: National Geographic

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