Macadamia nuts are, not surprisingly, found on the macadamia tree. This tree was originally native to Australia, but has since been taken to other countries and regions to be used as a commercial crop, including Africa, South America, America (with Hawaii being one of the largest producers in the world, along with Australia) and Israel.
The macadamia nut was eaten for thousands of years in Australia, but for the rest of the world it is a much more recent item, spreading in the late 19th century. The macadamia nut is a seed, so it's actually a culinary nut, rather than a true one.
Macadamia nuts are not one of the more nutritious culinary nuts. They are high in fat (and have the highest monounsaturated fats of any known seed) and low in protein, but are still a popular item, albeit one that is often more expensive than other nuts. They do contain useful nutrients, though, and are often used as ingredients in other dishes, or covered in chocolate, as well as being eaten roasted or salted. Macadamia nuts are poisonous to dogs.
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