Small tree. Great tropical fruit used in a variety of ways from being eaten plain, used in salads , juice, preserves, relishes , etc. Cocobolo Tree Farm carries two types Carambola "dulce" or "acido". The fruit is rich in anti oxidents, potassium, and vitamin "C" . Low in sugar. The riper the fruit the more sugar content.
Fruit
2 to 6 inches, star shape when cut.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carambola
Tags
edible fruit,