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Bitter Kola (Garcinia kola) is a tree native to the tropical regions of West and Central Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. Bitter Kola (Latin: Garcinia kola) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bitter Kola is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bitter Kola is a member native to ANG, BEN, CMN, CAF, CON, and GAB. Bitter Kola thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bitter Kola grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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