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Chocolate. Whether you like it light, dark, melted, drinkable, or baked in a birthday cake, there are few who would say they are not a fan of this delicious treat. But did you ever wonder where chocolate originates from? This website is dedicated to the tree that makes it all possible: Theobroma cacao, also known as the cacao or chocolate tree. The cacao tree is an amazing organism whose roots have been entwined with human history since before the Mayan civilization. This site explores the remarkable history of the tree, along with its important characteristics and facts. So grab a candy bar and get comfortable...this is information you can really sink your teeth into!

 

 

Learn about some cacao adaptations and interactions here!

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