Cacao Tree

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The cacao tree is a tropical evergreen that grows up to 25 meters tall. The tree produces large, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant flowers. The fruit of the cacao tree is a pod that contains cocoa beans. The cocoa beans are used to make chocolate.

The cacao tree is native to the Amazon rainforest. The best time to see the cacao tree in the wild is during the dry season, when the trees are leafless. The trees can be found near rivers and streams.

Theobroma cacao means "food of the gods." Cacao was one of the first plants to be domesticated by humans. The Aztecs believed that cacao was a gift from the gods and that it had magical powers. The cacao tree is an important part of Mayan and Aztec culture.

Cacao pods are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The pulp of the pod is sweet and can be made into a juice, a wine, or a liqueur. The seeds can also be roasted and eaten. Cacao is a nutritious food and contains protein, carbohydrates, and minerals.

The cacao tree is a beautiful and interesting plant that is an important part of history and culture. The next time you are in the rainforest, be sure to look for the evergreen cacao tree.

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Geeky Facts about the Cacao Tree

Fact 1

Cacao trees typically do not begin to bear fruit until they are 6 - 8 years of age.

Fact 2

The cacao tree is unusual because it produces flowers directly on its trunk and branches, rather than on new shoots.

Fact 3

Cacao trees can live for up to 100 years but are considered productive for only around 60.

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