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Carob tree

Carob tree

‎The carob tree can reach a height of 8 m. It has dark-brown pods that are up to 25 cm long and 4 cm wide, and have kernels embedded in its sweet pulp. All animals ate these very nutritious legumes, but they also provided nourishment for humans, especially in hard times.
‎Luke 15:16


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