Fresh kokum
Kokum is a tropical evergreen tree, related to the mango steens. A slender tree with sloping branches, it reaches heights of 15m (50 ft). The thin bark is lined and the leaves oblong. The dark purple fruit is round, about 4 cm (1 1/2 in) in diameter with 5 - 8 seeds. Ripened Kokum looks brownish red, dark blackish red, red with light yellow marks, depending on nature of tree.