180 Tamarind Tamarindus indica Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicines and metal polishes. The wood can be used in carpentry. Because of the tamarind's many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones. 26980 Tamarind 180.jpg image/jpeg 34947 2012-04-20T09:41:22Z 190 Fruits Tropical fruits Type 1 2011-02-09T00:37:24Z 2019-05-14T18:04:18Z false specific 58860 true FOOD00180