Indian almond
plant
Also known as: Terminalia catappa, tropical almond
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The Indian almond, also known as the tropical almond or Malabar almond, is a species of tree (Terminalia catappa) belonging to the Combretaceae family. This tropical evergreen is widely cultivated in warm regions for ornamental purposes, often planted along streets. The tree produces a fruit containing a seed with an edible, almond-shaped kernel. While some trees in the Terminalia genus yield valuable woods and extracts, the Indian almond is primarily recognized for its ornamental value and its edible seed kernel.12
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