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Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished in Florida, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

Young pongamia trees grow in a grove in St. Lucie County on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The ancient tree, native to India, Southeast Asia and Australia, is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida. The tree produces a legume that can be processed into plant-based protein and sustainable biofuel. (Marta Lavandier/AP)
Young pongamia trees grow in a grove in St. Lucie County on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The ancient tree, native to India, Southeast Asia and Australia, is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida. The tree produces a legume that can be processed into plant-based protein and sustainable biofuel. (Marta Lavandier/AP)
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An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.

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