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Both genera belong to the family Geraniaceae

and have a serrated margin

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black stems

Tamarind Tamarindus Indica - Fruit Tree - Edible Fruit / Bonsai - 5 Seeds Melons and as a substitute forThe tamarind is a long lived, medium growth bushy tree that grows well in full sun ,Leaves are evergreen, bright green in colour, At night, the leaflets close up. The tamarind does flower, though inconspicuously, with red and yellow elongated flowers. The fruit is an indehiscent legume, is best described as sweet and sour in taste, and high in acid, sugar, vitamin B and, interestingly for a fruit calcium.