Terminalia Catappa
The astringent fruits of this tropical plant are employed for tanning and dyeing, and are sometimes met with in commerce under the name of myrobalans, and used by calico printers for the production of...
The astringent fruits of this tropical plant
are employed for tanning and dyeing, and are sometimes met with in
commerce under the name of myrobalans, and used by calico printers
for the production of a permanent black. The seeds are like
almonds in shape and whiteness, but, although palatable, have a
peculiar flavor.
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