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star fruit
Sign in to saveAlso known as Averrhoa carambola, carambola, starfruit, five-corner
species of plant
Star fruit is a tropical fruit that gets its name from its distinctive star-shaped cross-section when sliced. It's grown in warm climates around the world and is valued both for eating fresh and for its culinary uses in cooking and beverages.
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Karambole ist eine Weiterleitung auf diesen Artikel. Für den roten Objektball beim Karambolagebillard siehe Billardkugel. Illustration; gut zu erkennen sind die gefiederten Laubblätter Sternfrucht Stamm einer Sternfrucht Die Sternfrucht (Averrhoa carambola), auch Karambole, Karambola oder Carambola genannt, ist neben dem Gurkenbaum eine von zwei Arten aus der Gattung der Gurkenbäume (Averrhoa). Sie gehören zur Familie der Sauerkleegewächse (Oxalidaceae) und stammen aus Südostasien.
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Averrhoa carambola is a species of tree in the family Oxalidaceae native to tropical Southeast Asia; it has a number of common names, including carambola, star fruit and five-corner. It is a small tree or shrub that grows 5 to 12 m (16 to 39 ft) tall, with rose to red-purple flowers. The flowers are small and bell-shaped, with five petals that have whitish edges. The flowers are often produced year round under tropical conditions. The tree is cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions for its edible fruits.
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