Fruit Trees of Mexico Tamarind

Tamarind (English) Tamarindo (Spanish), Pah-Ch'uhuk (Maya) Tamarindus indica, Fabaceae Family. Native to Africa, brought during Colonial times to Yucatan, tamarind evergreen trees bear great amounts of fruits pods from April to July. Maya people enjoy the tart sweet aromatic rich flavor of this fruit, Tamarind is highly popular among Maya people. Fruit pods hang in clusters up to six to eight inches long. tamarind is eaten ripe, fresh, in candies, juices, and in sauces.