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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos
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| Scientific Name: | Leucaena leucocephala | | Common Name: | tantan, wild tamarind | | Tag # | 9 | | Description: | Used to make charcoal and fish traps. It is a major invader of disturbed habitats. In some areas the pods are cooked and eaten and the seed roasted and used as a coffee. This plant is poisonous to some animals. Also used as a source of several dye colors ranging from yellow to dark gray. |
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