Is Bitter Kola a Type of Nut? The Botanical Truth About Garcinia kola
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Botanically, bitter kola (*Garcinia kola*) is not a true nut but rather the seed of a tropical flowering plant belonging to the Clusiaceae family, the same family as mangosteens. This botanical fact sets it apart from the common perception and the true kola nut, highlighting a significant difference in origin and composition.
