cola tree

noun

variant spelling of kola tree

: an African tree (genus Cola, especially C. nitida and C. acuminata of the family Malvaceae) cultivated in various tropical areas for its kola nuts

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“Cola tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola%20tree. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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