There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
SAPINDUS
Sapindus, genus Sapindus
(noun) type genus of the Sapindaceae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Sa*pin"dus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. sapo soap + Indicus Indian.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of tropical and subtropical trees with pinnate leaves and panicled flowers. The fruits of some species are used instead of soap, and their round black seeds are made into necklaces.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPERSION
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