Latin Name:
Averrhoa carambola
Physical Description:
Starfruit trees have pointy leaves that are lighter green on the edges. The hand-sized greenish-yellow fruit has five lobes, which resemble stars when cut horizontally.
Usage:
Starfruits are great fresh, and can be juiced or macerated to make a tangy sweet sauce.
Factoids:
The leaves and roots of the Starfruit are reputed to be used to help cure headaches, ringworm and chickenpox, but no studies have proved this yet.
Harvesting Season
From:
June
To:
September 
