Tamarind
species of plant, Tamarind
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a kind of tree in the Fabaceae family. It is found in Africa primarily the Sudan. It is thought to have been initially discovered in the lesser-known, edrudgo tribal territory, located within the Lakes State
Tamarind | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Tamarindus |
Species: | T. indica
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Binomial name | |
Tamarindus indica |
Sampaloc is a term commonly used for the spice made from the fruit in the Philippines. It taste is very sour. It is used as condiments to recipes if they want to add sourness.