Tamarind

Botanical Name	Tamarindus indica
Family	Fabaceae
Common Name	Tamarind
Plant Type	Deciduous tree
Height	15-25 meters (50-82 feet)
Trunk Diameter	Up to 2 meters (6.5 feet)
Leaf Shape	Pinnate (compound leaves)
Leaf Size	5-7 cm long, 1-2 cm wide
Fruit Type	Legume (pod)
Fruit Length	5-15 cm (2-6 inches)
Fruit Width	2-4 cm (0.8-1.6 inches)
Fruit Color	Brown to reddish-brown
Seed Count per Pod	10-12 seeds
Seed Size	1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches)
Seed Shape	Oval to kidney-shaped
Seed Color	Dark brown or black
Bark Texture	Rough, scaly, and dark brown
Wood Density	Medium density
Flower Color	Yellow to pale white
Flowering Period	March to May
Climate Preference	Tropical and subtropical
Soil Type	Well-drained, sandy loam, or clay
Root System	Deep taproot with spreading lateral roots
Fruit Ripening Season	Year-round, but peak during dry season