Tamarindus (Noun)
Meaning
Widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tamarindus indica, a species of tamarind, is a widely cultivated tropical tree originally from Africa.
- The fruit pulp of the tamarindus tree is edible and sour, used in many culinary applications.
- Tamarindus is one of the few tamarind species that produces fruit with a red-brown spot near the top.
- In traditional medicine, tamarindus leaves, roots, and bark are used for treating various health conditions.
- Tamarindus trees are an important food source for various birds and animals in tropical regions.