166 TROPICAL FRUITS 



Garcinia Xanthochymus. "Cochin-goraka," or "Rata-goraka" 



S; "Seemai-goraka" T. A symmetrical, cone-shaped bushy tree, 

 growing to 25 or 30 ft. high, native of South India and Malaya. 

 It bears large leathery leaves, 12 to 16 in. long and 2\ to 3| in. 



RATA, OR COCHIN-GORAKA. Garciiu'a Xantliochymtis. 



in width. The handsome yellow fruit, produced in great abun- 

 dance in December and January, is of the form and size of a 

 small orange, usually with a pointed projection at the end, the 

 tender thin skin being smooth and polished. The yellow juicy 

 pulp is of an acid, but refreshing taste. The tree is propagated by 

 the large seeds, and thrives up to about 3,000 ft. or more. 



