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Cyperus esculentus (also called chufa, [3] tiger nut, [4] atadwe, [5] yellow nutsedge, [6] earth almond, and in Chishona, pfende [7]) is a species of plant in the sedge family widespread across much of the world. [8]
Cyperus rotundus is a perennial plant, that may reach a height of up to 140 cm (55 in).The names "nut grass" and "nut sedge" – shared with the related species Cyperus esculentus – are derived from its tubers, that somewhat resemble nuts, although botanically they have nothing to do with nuts.
Garcinia kola (bitter kola, a name sometimes also used for G. afzelii) is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Mangosteen genus Garcinia of the family Clusiaceae (a.k.a. Guttiferae). It is found in Benin , Cameroon , The Gambia , Democratic Republic of the Congo , Ivory Coast , Guinea , Mali , Gabon , Ghana , Liberia , Nigeria ...
Tiger nuts are also known as yellow nutsedge, chufa, or earth almonds. Tiger nuts have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. “Their texture is like a Brazil nut but has the sweetness of pecans and the ...
The fruit rind and extracts of Garcinia species are used in many traditional recipes used in food preparation in Southeast Asian countries. [4] [18] In the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, "sour" flavors are said to activate digestion. The extract and rind of G. gummi-gutta is a curry condiment in India.
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Garcinia indica, a plant in the mangosteen family (Clusiaceae), commonly known as kokum, is a fruit-bearing tree that has culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses.It grows primarily in India's Western Ghats: in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.
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