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The carambola is a species of tree native to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and is popular throughout Southeast Asia. It is also grown in Brazil, Ghana and Guyana. Carambola is commercially grown in the United States in south Florida and Hawaii. It is closely related to the bilimbi.
Tree description
The carambola tree has long compound leaves (up to 50 cm long), pink flowers that appear either at leaf axiles or branch extremities. The tree is densely branched and can reach a height of 5 m. Unlike most tropical trees, the carambola does not need much sunlight. In a container the starfruit does well, except it needs constant moisture, extra sunlight and space to grow. It is unknown if the tree will fruit in a container, although it will flower periodically. This fruit is a pome.
Fruit description
Its fruit, the carambola, more popularly known as star fruit, but also coromandel gooseberry, is a golden-yellow to green berry. When cut across it shows a 5-pointed ( sometimes 6-pointed) star shape, hence the name, "star fruit." Star fruits are crunchy, and have a slightly tart, acidic, sweet taste, reminiscent of grapes, apples, and oranges. The fruits are a good source of vitamin C. Its seeds are small and brown. They consist of a tough outer skin and a tangy white inside. More on [ Carambola ]
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