Carambola (aka Starfruit)

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flyboyFL Longboat Key, FL Nov 02, 2007

I planted this last winter -- and here it is today. Now seven-feet tall.

It came bearing fruit -- they were delicious.

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flyboyFL Longboat Key, FL Nov 02, 2007

My variety is: Sri Kembanqan (Kembangan)
Originated in Thailand. Elongated pointed fruit, 5 - 6 inches long. Bright yellow-orange skin and flesh. Juicy, firm flesh with few seeds. Flavor rich and sweet; excellent dessert quality.

There are many fruit already ripening in its branches. Here is a cluster of three.

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flyboyFL Longboat Key, FL Nov 02, 2007

A star (fruit) is born. (With apologies to Hollywood).

It is the tiny dull thing, about 1/3 down from the top, and 4/9ths in from the right. (It's now about 3/8ths inch long.)

The tree is continuing sprouting new clusters of blossoms, all over.

If you've never eaten a ripe carambola, you are missing something. The acidic starfruit you find in the markets are a poor example of the fruit.

Try it -- you may like it.

Be well

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