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Cacao Tree

Theobroma cacao

Photo by nickc1
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Field Notes

Description:

This cacao tree has leaves with the dimensions of 29cm long and 10cm wide. The leaf margin is entire, the venation is a netted pinnate, and the leaf shape is obovate. The arrangement of these leaves are alternate, and the leaves have a leathery texture.

Habitat:

This tree was spotted in low to ground in the secondary rainforest of Singapore American School.

Notes:

This fruit is used to make chocolate.

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