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tjallngting, limbi, libi, lumpias, lompiat, rumpiasa, pulirang, 

 bdknil, tuelela, taprera, uteke, takuele, tofuo. 

 w. Tamarind (Tainarindus indica) . — ^This is a large tree, 



PiGXJRE 83. — Tamarind {Tamarindus indica) . 



often planted, sometimes wild, but not found in the forests. 

 The fruit is brown. The acid pulp surrounding the seeds may 

 be eaten; it is a mild laxative. The young leaves and flowers 

 may be cooked and eaten as greens. Local names: Asam, 



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