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Cacao Tree

Theobroma cacao

Photo by suahnh1
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Description:

This cacao tree was about 5 meters in height. The fully grown cacao fruits were 3 inches in width and 5 inches in length at the longest point. It has elliptical leaves and the leaf venation is netted pinnate. The flowers were very small, a size of a dime.

Habitat:

This was found in a secondary rain forest in Singapore American School, where it was quite sunny.

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PublishedMarch 21, 2013

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