13K views · 120 reactions | Chocolate grows on trees  This is Theobroma cacao, a tree that produces pods containing cacao (or ‘cocoa’) beans. When crushed the beans yield cocoa mass which forms the basis of chocolate  Other plants like sugar cane and vanilla are commonly used alongside cacao to create the delicious treat many of us will be consuming this Easter 襤 #cacao #cacaobeans #rainforest #chocolate | Eden Project | Facebook

The cocoa plant, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao, is the source of cocoa beans, which are essential for making chocolate. Here's some key information about it: * Origin and Habitat: * It's native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, particularly the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. * It thrives in hot, humid climates within 20 degrees of the equator. * Plant Characteristics: * It's a small evergreen tree, typically growing to a height of 4 to 8 meters (13 to 26 feet). *

47K views · 560 reactions | Cocoa beans are the dried and fermented...