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One shop word, more than one plantBadam is not a species.
Badam is a shop word for more than one nut. Grocery almonds are Prunus dulcis, an imported rose-family seed. Tamil nattuvadumai is Terminalia catappa, a coastal tree with a flattened corky fruit. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Badam · Prunus dulcis
Prunus dulcis — grocery almond, the imported pointed kernel.
- Nattuvadumai · Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa — nattuvadumai, the pagoda-branched coastal tree.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.