coumarouna odorata

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coumarouna odorata

The chef adds coumarouna odorata seeds to the chocolate mixture.

Definition

Noun: - A tall tropical South American tree (Dipteryx odorata) known for its pulpy, egg-shaped pods containing fragrant, black, almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring and perfumery. The seeds are the source of tonka beans.

Usage
  • The term is used as a botanical name to specifically identify this species of tree and its commercially valuable seeds.
  • It is primarily used in scientific, botanical, and culinary contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Coumarouna odorata is cultivated for its aromatic seeds.
    • The extract from the seeds of Coumarouna odorata is used as a vanilla substitute.
Advanced Usage
  • In Botany: The name is a synonym for the currently accepted botanical name . It is often cited in historical or taxonomic literature.
  • In Commerce: The seeds (tonka beans) from are regulated in some countries due to their coumarin content, which can be toxic in high doses.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tonka Bean: The common name for the seed of .
  • Dipteryx odorata: The modern, more widely accepted scientific name for the same species.
  • Coumarouna: The genus name, sometimes used to refer to related species.
Synonyms
  • Tonka bean tree
  • Cumaru (a common name in South America)
Notes
  • This is a highly specific term. In most general contexts, the common names "tonka bean tree" or simply "tonka bean" (for the seed) are more frequently used than the full botanical name .
coumarouna odorata

The chef adds coumarouna odorata seeds to the chocolate mixture.

Noun
  1. tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring