Sweet Kokum

Kokum, also known as Garcinia indica, is native to India and is known by different names in different regions. It is referred to as Goa butter tree or kokum butter tree in English, Bheranda in Marathi, Vrikshamla in Sanskrit, Punarpuli in Tulu, Murgal- masala in Tamil, etc. It mainly grows on the Western coasts of India but can also be found on the Eastern and North Eastern states.