TAMARIND --Tamarindus indica-- Ornamental Fig where it is the state

where it is the state flower

but does occasionally bloom cream-colored blossom clusters

or fermented and distilled

as well as any of our fruiting trees

Will make a plethora of cinnamon-scented blooms when happy

TAMARIND --Tamarindus indica-- Ornamental Fig where it is the stateEvergreen tropical tree with feathery foliage and pale yellow flowers. Fast growing to 80 feet; slow if kept on the dry side. Good bee plant. The thick, 8" long pods are eaten throughout the tropics, pureed or made into a refreshing drink. Also an ingredient in a variety of sauces and chutneys, and used medicinally as an antioxidant and to help with digestive issues. Wood is excellent for carvings and is rot resistant, and fruit pulp can be used as a