Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) - Video 1

Botanical name: Tamarindus indica

Common names: Tamarind, Sampalok

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Tropical Africa & South Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind offers both tasty fruit and showy flowers.


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