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Talisay, Indian almond
Terminalia catappa
Combretaceae
Combretaceae
Large tree which grows to 25 m with branches spreading horizontally. The leaves are spirally arranged, to 30 cm long and turn red before falling. The small flowers grow on short spikes. The fruit is like an almond with an edible kernel. Indigenous to India, Malaysian Peninsula and the Philippines. Widely planted for its shade.
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