Tonka bean | |
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Tonka beans | |
Scientific classification | |
Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Plantae |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Dipteryx |
Species: | D. odorata |
Binomial name | |
Dipteryx odorata | |
Synonyms | |
Coumarouna odorata Aubl. |
The tonka bean is the seed of Dipteryx odorata, a species of flowering tree in the pea family Fabaceae. They are black and wrinkled and have a smooth brown center. view more...