| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
tamarind
Tamarindus indica |
| Plant Family : | Fabaceae |
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| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Large spreading tree 15-25m tall with broad, dense evergreen crown. |
| Fruiting Season : | August to October. |
| Description : | Introduced. Young leaves, flowers, immature pods and fruit pulp are edbile. Preparation from pulp and seeds drunk for coughs, colds and diarrhoea or used as a liniment. Fruit eaten as a laxative. Timber is valued for furniture. |
| Distribution : | Northern Australia in coastal areas, on sand dunes above high tide level or in monsoon vine thickets. |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (7) .. habitats seen (5) .. |
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