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The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos.[1] The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut")[2] can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. They are ubiquitous in coastal tropical regions and are a cultural icon of the tropics.
Coconut
Temporal range: 55–0 Ma 
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Early Eocene – Recent


Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Clade:
Tracheophytes
Clade:
Angiosperms
Clade:
Monocots
Clade:
Commelinids
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Arecaceae
Subfamily:
Arecoideae
Tribe:
Cocoseae
Genus:
Cocos
L.
Species:
C. nucifera
Binomial name
Cocos nucifera
L.

Possible native range prior to domestication
Synonyms[1]
Coccus Mill.
Calappa Steck
Coccos Gaertn.
The coconut tree provides food, fuel, cosmetics, folk medicine and building materials, among many other uses. The inner flesh of the mature seed, as well as the coconut milk extracted from it, forms a regular part of the diets of many people in the tropics and subtropics. Coconuts are distinct from other fruits because their endosperm  contains a large quantity of an almost clear liquid, called "coconut water" or "coconut juice". Mature, ripe coconuts can be used as edible seeds, or processed for oil and plant milk from the flesh, charcoal from the hard shell, and coir from the fibrous husk. Dried coconut flesh is called copra, and the oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking – frying in particular – as well as in soaps and cosmetics. Sweet coconut sap can be made into drinks or fermented into palm wine or coconut vinegar. The hard shells, fibrous husks and long pinnate leaves can be used as material to make a variety of products for furnishing and decoration.
The coconut has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in the Austronesian cultures of the Western Pacific where it is featured in their mythologies, songs, and oral traditions. The fall of its mature fruit has led to a preoccupation with death by coconut.[3][4] It also had ceremonial importance in pre-colonial animistic religions.[3][5] It has also acquired religious significance in South Asian  cultures, where it is used in rituals of Hinduism. It forms the basis of wedding and worship rituals in Hinduism. It also plays a central role in the Coconut Religion founded in 1963 in Vietnam.
Coconuts were first domesticated by the Austronesian peoples in Island Southeast Asia and were spread during the Neolithic via their seaborne migrations as far east as the Pacific Islands, and as far west as Madagascar and the Comoros. They played a critical role in the long sea voyages of Austronesians by providing a portable source of food and water, as well as providing building materials for Austronesian outrigger boats. Coconuts were also later spread in historic times along the coasts of the Indian  and Atlantic Oceans by South Asian, Arab, and European sailors. Based on these separate introductions, coconut populations can still be divided into Pacific coconuts and Indo-Atlantic coconuts, respectively. Coconuts were introduced by Europeans to the Americas during the colonial era in the Columbian exchange, but there is evidence of a possible pre-Columbian introduction of Pacific coconuts to Panama by Austronesian sailors. The evolutionary origin of the coconut is under dispute, with theories stating that it may have evolved in Asia, South America, or Pacific islands.
Trees can grow up to 30 metres (100 feet) tall and can yield up to 75 fruits per year, though fewer than 30 is more typical. Plants are intolerant to cold and prefer copious precipitation and full sunlight. Many insec

Minnal traders / Strengthens the Body’s Defenses. Speaking of vitamin C, a beverage made from tamarind leaves can actually help strengthen one’s immune system.

Minnal traders / Strengthens the Body’s Defenses. Speaking of vitamin C, a beverage made from tamarind leaves can actually help strengthen one’s immune system.

Delicious tamarind is a slow-growing, long-lived, tropical tree reaching, under favorable conditions, a height of 40 or even 70 feet with a spread of 30 feet and a trunk that can reach a circumference of 15 feet. Highly wind resistant, the strong supple branches droop gracefully at the ends are blanketed in a mass of bright green fine, feathery foliage composed of narrow 3 to 6 inch long leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are 1 inch wide with yellow petals that may have orange or red streaks. The fruit is a beanlike bulging cinnamon brown colored pod that holds within a tart sticky paste like pulp around the seed. When ripe the outer pod skin becomes brittle and easy to crack making extraction of the dried pulp much easier.

Delicious tamarind is a slow-growing, long-lived, tropical tree reaching, under favorable conditions, a height of 40 or even 70 feet with a spread of 30 feet and a trunk that can reach a circumference of 15 feet. Highly wind resistant, the strong supple branches droop gracefully at the ends are blanketed in a mass of bright green fine, feathery foliage composed of narrow 3 to 6 inch long leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are 1 inch wide with yellow petals that may have orange or red streaks. The fruit is a beanlike bulging cinnamon brown colored pod that holds within a tart sticky paste like pulp around the seed. When ripe the outer pod skin becomes brittle and easy to crack making extraction of the dried pulp much easier.

Delicious tamarind is a slow-growing, long-lived, tropical tree reaching, under favorable conditions, a height of 40 or even 70 feet with a spread of 30 feet and a trunk that can reach a circumference of 15 feet. Highly wind resistant, the strong supple branches droop gracefully at the ends are blanketed in a mass of bright green fine, feathery foliage composed of narrow 3 to 6 inch long leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are 1 inch wide with yellow petals that may have orange or red streaks. The fruit is a beanlike bulging cinnamon brown colored pod that holds within a tart sticky paste like pulp around the seed. When ripe the outer pod skin becomes brittle and easy to crack making extraction of the dried pulp much easier.

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Tamarind Tree, (Imli) Tamarindus indica - it is a most attractive, small evergreen tree with wonderfully sweet Tamarinds, it is well known for their aromatic and distinctive flavour and medicinal properties. The tamarind is native to Africa and Madagascar and grows wild in India. It is also grown in Southeast Asia, Australia and South America. This tropical tree could grow really tall and nearly as wide under ideal conditions in frost-free climates. In Europe, it is best to prune the tree to keep it under a certain height. Due to risk of frost, it is recommended to keep it in a large pot, to protect it in the winter by moving it indoors/greenhouse.

The small yellow and red flowers appear on drooping clusters in spring, producing plump, 7-inch-long cinnamon-brown velvety pods. The sticky paste that surrounds two to three seeds inside the pods is used in curries, soft drinks and Worcestershire sauce. When grown from seed, a tamarind tree may not flower and produce its fruits until it is four or more years old.

The tangy sweetness of our farm-grown tamarind is reminiscent of our childhood. A perfect addition to sambhar or rice, this natural tamarind is a staple ingredient for a variety of dishes. We ensure our tamarind is hand-pounded with castor oil for longer shelf life. When you use our traditionally processed tamarind, it can add a natural taste to your rasam, puli sadam, tamarind chutney, bendakaya pulusu and vathal kuzhambu. Tamarind is a sweet sour candy-like fruit that is enjoyed around the world. The tamarind tree is popular around the world for its beauty and its fruit. Tamarinds are leguminous trees that bear fruit in the form of a bean-like pod. Tamarind is eaten raw and its pulp is also used in cooking.

Health Benefits & Uses Of Tamarind
Improves tissue health- Tamarind contains high amounts of amino acids that are the building blocks of protein and are required for the body to grow and repair tissues. A few amino acids can only be gotten through food and tamarind is the food for that. Tamarind contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids except tryptophan. According to the World Health Organization, tamarind gives the required amount of protein for the other amino acids. Reduces the Risk of Cancer- Research proves that tamarind has a high quantity of antioxidants that make it an ideal food for reducing the risk of cancer. Antioxidants can prevent free radicals from damaging cell DNA thus protecting the body from the cancer cells that begin with harming the DNA. Tamarind is rich in several phytochemicals like beta-carotene that have a few properties of antioxidants. Improves Brain Health- The category of B vitamins contains eight different vitamins that have similar functions and all these vitamins are water-soluble so the body doesn’t store them. It is important that the body gets enough of these vitamins through foods instead of supplements. The entire range of B vitamins is essential for good health and improves brain health and the functioning of the nervous system. Tamarind is rich in B vitamins, especially thiamine and folate. Improves Bone Health- Tamarind is a rich source of magnesium and also contains more calcium than other plant-based foods. Magnesium is more important to improve bone density, especially for teens and those over 70. The combination of these two minerals along with the weight-bearing exercise can prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures. Keeps your nervous system healthy.
Provides the Iron supplement needed for growth and development Acts as a rich source of hemoglobin. Offers benefits against type 2 diabetes and lowers blood pressure.


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Tamarind is a type of tropical fruit that comes from the tamarind tree, native to Africa but it also grows in other tropical regions including India. The tamarind tree produces bean-like pods which contain seeds and a fibrous pulp. As these pods ripen, the pulp becomes paste-like and takes on a sweet-sour taste.

Tamarind is probably best known for its use in Asian, Mexican and Caribbean dishes, and it is typically bought as a paste or a purée, but it can also be bought as raw pods, a pressed block and as tamarind concentrate.