Rain Tree

Common Name: Rain-Tree, Pukul Lima, Cow Tamarind, Hujan-Hujan, East Indian Walnut, Monkey-pod, Saman
Scientific Name: Samanea saman
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

General Facts:

• Distinct spreading umbrella-shaped crown
• Popular shade tree in Singapore
• Flowers pinkish-white, powder-puff shaped, attractive to bees

Food Facts:

• Seeds are surrounded by sticky black pulp. The pulp is sweet, edible raw or made into beverage.

Interesting Facts:

• Has a yellow variety, also known as Yellow Rain Tree
• Raintree Pictures, the pioneering movie company in Singapore (Liang Po Po – The Movie, One Leg Kicking, The Eye, I Not Stupid, The Maid, 881, etc.), is named after this tree

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