Thai Sweet Tamarind Plant

The fruit from the tamarind tree can be eaten raw, but is largely used as an ingredient in food dishes. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is an import tree of semi-arid tropical conditions, is a long-lived tree. Every part of the plant is used for different purposes. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which is used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish. The wood can be used in carpentry. Because of the tamarind’s many uses, cultivation has spread the world in tropical and subtropical zones. The tamarind is a long-lived, medium-growth plant. Fruit tastes sweet and fleshy.