What is the Indian name for garcinia?
                                
                                
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                                Native to the Western Ghats of India, the tropical fruit garcinia is not a single plant but a genus with several species, each boasting its own set of regional names. The specific Indian name for garcinia depends on the species and the local language, with two of the most popular varieties being the Malabar tamarind (*Garcinia cambogia*) and Kokum (*Garcinia indica*).