Tamarind
 Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) (from Arabic: تمر هندی‎ romanized tamar hindi Indian date) is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon having only a single species.The tamarind tree produces edible pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish. The wood can be used in carpentry.