Cola, Cola Nut, Kola, Bissy Nut (Cola acuminata)

This picture is not really good, but the Cola tree is the one with the grey sign next to it. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, early spring.

by Monocromatico Oct 27, 2003 7:45 AM

The flowers are awesome! I did never see flowers until I saw these, and they were stunning! Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, early spring.

by Monocromatico Oct 27, 2003 7:45 AM

Close up of the flower. I took 5 shots before this one, it was too windy. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, early spring.

by Monocromatico Oct 28, 2003 7:48 AM

Female flowers to the left, male flowers to the right. Rio de Janeiro, early autumn.

by Monocromatico Apr 10, 2004 10:28 PM

The Huntington Botanical Gardens - Conservatory

by growin Aug 20, 2011 9:06 PM

Cola acuminata fresh seeds

by johy_margi Jun 23, 2013 5:09 PM

Green case which containes half a dozen seeds

by johy_margi Jun 23, 2013 5:08 PM