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Tamarind
Scientific species:Tamarindus indica
Country:
Madagascar
MadagascarCO₂:-200kg
Meaning:Vintage
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What kind of tree is it?
The tamarind is a member of the Fabaceae family and comes from eastern Africa. It’s also present in tropical areas of Asia and Latin America. This massive, slow-growing tree, can grow up to 30 meters tall and over 7 in trunk width in the right conditions. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow with red or orange strips, and grow in bunches. The fruit is a brown bean that contains pulp and hard seeds. It’s planted for dietary and decorative purposes, as well as for its medicinal properties.
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