| Scientific Name |
Garcinia kola |
| Common Name |
Bitter Kola |
| Family |
Clusiaceae |
| Shape |
Oval to round with a slightly flattened surface |
| Size |
Typically 2-4 cm in diameter |
| Weight |
10-20 grams per seed |
| Color |
Yellowish-brown to reddish-brown when ripe, with a white inner seed |
| Texture |
Rough outer surface, hard and woody seed |
| Taste |
Bitter with a sharp, pungent flavor |
| Odor |
Strong, aromatic, and slightly peppery |
| Hardness |
Hard and woody with a tough outer skin |
| Shell |
Thick, woody, and fibrous shell |
| Seed |
White, firm, and glossy inside the shell |
| Cultural Use |
Chewing for medicinal, cultural, and social purposes |
| Plant Height |
Up to 12 meters in height |
