Theobroma Cacao

Theobroma cacao also cacao tree and cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical region of the Americas. Its seeds are used to make cocoa powder and chocolate.

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