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| Cacao | |
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| Cacao tree with fruit pods | |
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| Species: | T. cacao |
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| Theobroma cacao | |
The cacao tree is a small tree originally grown in tropical South America. It only grows to 4 to 8 meters in height. Its seeds are called cocoa and are used to produce cocoa butter, chocolate drinks, and chocolate. Now the trees are grown in plantations in many tropical countries. view more...
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