Kola nut

fruit of the kola tree

The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree, a genus (Cola) of trees that are native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is a flavoring ingredient in drinks. Such beverages often use the word "cola".

Kola nut – pod (with seeds inside their white testa), and seeds (whole without testa and split into cotyledons).