Photos of the fruits of Colombia, Tamarindus indica

Whole walnut-colored Tamarindus indica fruit pods and an open pod exposing redwood-colored pulp

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Tamarindus indica (Tamarind)

A tree cultivated below 4,000 feet. The fruit is called tamarindo in Colombia where it usually sold as a pulp with sugar added in the supermarkets. The fruit pods are sold in the markets. The acidic pulp can be eaten fresh or mixed with water for a juice. Photographed in the department of Atlantico.

Red Tamarindus indica flower buds and yellow flowers with red veins and green filaments

Red Tamarindus indica flower buds and cream-colored flowers with red veins and green filaments

Tamarindus indica brown fruit pods on the tree

Tamarindus indica rusty-orange fruit pulp in an orange bowl

Red Tamarindus indica flower buds and flowers