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Tamarind Tree

Name: Tamarind Tree
Brand: Growhub AE
SKU: 15088
Price: 250 AED
Availability: InStock

(Tamarindus indica)

A fruit-bearing tree with tart pulp used in cooking.

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AED 250

Tamarind Tree

AED 250

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Description

The Tamarind Tree, scientifically known as Tamarindus indica, is a tropical tree that is native to Africa but is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world, including Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 20-30 meters tall, but the average height is around 12-18 meters. The tree has a dense, spreading crown with a diameter of up to 12 meters, and its bark is dark brown and rough. The leaves of the Tamarind Tree are pinnate, with 10-20 pairs of leaflets that are oblong and about 2-3 cm long. The tree produces small, yellowish flowers that are borne in clusters, and these are followed by long, curved pods that are about 10-15 cm long. The pods contain a brown, sticky pulp that is sour and tangy in taste, and this is used in many culinary dishes, especially in Indian cuisine.