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Tamarind, imli or Tamarindus indica Tree Seeds for Growing.. .. .. / Family: Fabaceae.. .. / Genus: Tamarindus.. . / Scientific Name : Tamarindus indica.. . / Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. Because of the tamarindandapos;s many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones. Tamarind is a slow growing tree that, once established, needs no attention at all. The tree tolerates a great diversity of soil types, from deep alluvial soil to rocky land and porous.. .. / Tamarind seeds remain viable for months. Soak the seeds for 24 hours before germinate and seeds will germinate in 10-15 days after planting under suitable conditions. The tamarind is a long-lived, medium-growth, bushy tree, which attains a maximum crown height of 12 to 18 metres (40 to 60 feet). The crown has an irregular, vase-shaped outline of dense foliage. Leaves are evergreen, bright green in color, elliptical ovular, arrangement is alternate, of the pinnate compound type, with pinnate venation and less than 5 cm (2 inches) in length.. .. . / The tamarind is best described as sweet and sour in taste, and is high in tartaric acid, sugar, B vitamins and, oddly for a fruit