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One shop word, more than one plantGamboge is not a species.
Gamboge is a shop word for more than one yellow Garcinia. Indian gamboge latex is Garcinia morella. Mysore gamboge fruit is Garcinia xanthochymus. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Indian gamboge · Garcinia morella
Garcinia morella — makki, the yellow dye-latex tree.
- Mysore gamboge · Garcinia xanthochymus
Garcinia xanthochymus — kulavi, the yellow sour fruit.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.