. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 23. Tamarind Tamarindus indica The russet brown pods of the tamarind are filled with a slightly sour pulp of good flavor that may be eaten from the pod. Most often the pulp is used to prepare a cooling drink like lemonade, or for flavoring ice cream and sherbet. This tall handsome tree with small red-veined yellow flowers is commonly planted in the lowlands of the Caribbean area, and also often grows wild. The young leaves and flowers may be cooked and eaten as greens. The pods are produced in great abundance. This tree was brought to Ame
. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 23. Tamarind Tamarindus indica The russet brown pods of the tamarind are filled with a slightly sour pulp of good flavor that may be eaten from the pod. Most often the pulp is used to prepare a cooling drink like lemonade, or for flavoring ice cream and sherbet. This tall handsome tree with small red-veined yellow flowers is commonly planted in the lowlands of the Caribbean area, and also often grows wild. The young leaves and flowers may be cooked and eaten as greens. The pods are produced in great abundance. This tree was brought to America from the East Indies. It is also called tamarindo.
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