Star Fruit - Tropical Treat That Grows in Florida
You may have seen Star Fruit - also known as Carambola - in the produce section of your local market but did you know that the Star Fruit tree can also be grown in Florida?
Granted, I haven't seen too many of these trees, they surely are not as common as our wonderful Florida Citrus but every time I visit my accountant at her home office, I admire a most beautiful specimen tree of Star Fruit that grows in her front yard.
Actually, it's quite a famous tree in her area as the local Tropical Fruit and Plant Club regularly checks on it, takes photos, and even shares in the harvest of the many fruit this tree produces every year.
The Star Fruit itself is beautiful to look at. When ripe, it's a nice yellow, maybe with a slight green tinge or brown edges and has a waxlike skin texture. When you slice it, it takes on the typical star shape that its name is derived of.
A native of Southeast Asia, Australia, and South America, the Star Fruit also does well in the more tropical climates of Florida.
The Star Fruit is quite juicy, low in calories, and has some great health benefits as it is high in vitamin C and antioxidants. You can eat Star Fruit fresh, cooked, or even juiced. Try it and enjoy!
Star Fruit - Tropical Treat That Grows in Florida
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