Wī 'awa'awa
as tamarinds were called by the Queen
Lovely alive in Washington Place
Where manu o kū
Like to lay eggs
Here since 1797
Beloved by Royalty
Fruit so buttersweet
Should be available to all
Nutrients so supple
They actually cause healthy teeth
Such versatile nature
Multitudes could feed
Queen Liliuokalani loved tamarinds
Tamarind Square sits upon the
Piko of Bernice Pauahi Bishop
At the root of the Tamarind tree
Tamarinds would actually be a prime crop to grow here in Hawaii Nei. The trees live for about 200 years and produce for about 180 of those years. The pods can either be sold at the markets or used to produce other products. For more information on these trees, please visit the links below:
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