Tamarind Tree (Puliya Maram)

Scientific name: Tamarindus indica
Higher classification: Tamarindus
Family: Fabaceae
Tamarind is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world.