Starfruit Collection

Northern water plantain, Alisma triviale and starfruit, Damasonium alisma
FLO4667786 Northern water plantain, Alisma triviale and starfruit, Damasonium alisma. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Northern water plantain, Alisma triviale and starfruit, Damasonium alisma. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Starfruit
Studio shot of slice of Starfruit showing skin and ridged exterior form

Starfruit, Averrhoa carambola
Studio shot of slice of Starfruit, translucent on light box with single seed

Illustration of Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit), a small tropical evergreen tree

NA, USA, Hawaii. A fruit plate: Pappaya, fig, orange, pineapple, bannana, guava, star fruit, lime, grapefruit

Sliced starfruit

Pineapple zabaglione served with whipped cream and tropical fruit slices, close up

Dish of brightly coloured sliced fruits; pineapple, starfruit, papaya, rock melon, honeydew melon, and watermelon, popularly served in Singapore

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Discover the exotic charm of Star Fruit, also known as Carambola (Averrhoa carambola). This small tropical evergreen tree, native to Southern Asia, bears delicious fruits resembling five-pointed stars. In Northern regions, it may also be identified as Northern water plantain or Alisma triviale. Star Fruit's translucent slices, with their unique star-shaped cross-sections, add a vibrant pop of color to any fruit plate, often accompanied by papaya, fig, orange, pineapple, banana, guava, and more. Indulge in the sweet-tart taste of Star Fruit, perfect as a refreshing snack or a garnish for tropical cocktails and desserts. Try it in a Pineapple Zabaglione, served with whipped cream, or enjoy it in the popular Singaporean dish, a colorful medley of sliced fruits including star fruit, pineapple, papaya, rock melon, honeydew melon, and watermelon. Grow your own Star Fruit Tree and savor the fruits of your labor in the warmth of your garden, adding a touch of the exotic to your daily life.