Cacao 'Theobroma'

Cacao Theobroma, also known simply as cacao, is a fascinating and revered plant renowned for its role in producing one of the world’s most beloved treats: chocolate. Scientifically classified as Theobroma cacao, this tropical tree is native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions of Central and South America. Cacao trees produce large, football-shaped pods filled with cacao beans, which are the primary ingredient in chocolate.