Tamarindus Indica (Noun)
Meaning
Long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tamarindus indica is the most commonly cultivated species of tamarind in the tropical regions.
- It is widely recognized for the unique flavor its fruit adds to local cuisine, particularly in Southeast Asian countries, with Tamarindus indica serving as a key ingredient.
- A well-developed Tamarindus indica tree can grow up to 20 meters in height and spread about 15 meters across with a trunk circumference of over 7 meters.
- Wood from the Tamarindus indica is highly resistant to pests and is valued for its durability, despite being quite difficult to work with due to its hardness.
- Tamarindus indica holds significant economic and social importance in the regions where it is cultivated and it contributes greatly to both local and regional cuisines around the world.