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''Theobroma cacao'' also known as the cacao tree and cocoa tree, is a small evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make cocoa mass, cocoa powder, and chocolate.

Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 30, 2011. Captured Apr 16, 2008 08:49.
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 235mm