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False benzoin
Terminalia bentzoe

Family: Combretaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are in a cluster.

There are about 200-250 Terminalia species. They are tropical.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is tolerant of drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Indian Ocean, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius, Pacific, Reunion


How it is used for food

The kernels are eaten.

Edible parts

Kernel, nuts


How it is grown


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