Tamarind

Fabaceae

FamilyFabaceae

Max Height25 m

RangeTropical Africa; worldwide

HabitatTropics

About the Tamarind

Sweet-sour pod pulp flavors cuisines from India to Mexico and is a key note in Worcestershire sauce. Trees live 200+ years. Dense termite-resistant wood. Sacred in Buddhist traditions.

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