Tamarind
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Tamarind is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa and naturalized in Asia. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belo
Tamarindus indica pods
Tamarind fruits
Seedling
Trees
Legume
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Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. Legumes are grown agriculturally,
Tamarind
…Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa and naturalized in Asia. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains…
A selection of dried pulses and fresh legumes
Root nodules on a Wisteria plant (a hazelnut pictured for comparison)
Legumes play a key role in the nitrogen cycle, making nitrates available to other plants in the soil.
Pulses in a Nanglo tray