Black Velvet Tamarind: A Culinary, Medicinal, And Ornamental Fruit From The African Rainforests
The black velvet tamarind (Dialium guineense) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to tropical Africa, it thrives in humid forests. Its canopy reaches heights of up to 30 meters, with a smooth, dark bark and compound leaves. The distinct fruits are oblong and covered in a velvety black exocarp, enclosing a single…