Baharoon
Tropical Almond ( Terminalia catappa )
Height: up to 35 m
Origin: Southeast Asia
Environment: coastal forests
Climate: moist, tropical and subtropical
Notes:
The Tropical Almond is grown in tropical areas around the world as an ornamental tree. It grows naturally on coastal plains, near river mouths and inland from beaches, and its spreading roots are vital to stabilizing coastlines. Though not a true almond, the Tropical Almond produces an edible nut with a similar taste.