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carobSmall Mediterranean tree belonging to the legume family. Its pods, 20 cm/8 in long, are used as an animal feed; they are also the source of a chocolate substitute. (Ceratonia siliqua, family Leguminosae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Carob trees in heavily watered parkway strips are also a hazard. In the Valley, when fall-flowering carob trees begin to waft their unique perfume, it is a signal that the worst of the year's heat is over and that fall planting may begin in earnest. When the pupils found out the 39 carob trees around the campus perimeter would be removed, they decided to let the city know just how they felt. |
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