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Averrhoa carambola (Melocotón)
Evergreen shrub with fruits in shape of a star, if cut in slices. They are often used for drinks, jams or pickles. If consumed in a high amount it can be toxic.
- • Common names: Starfruit, Fruta Estrella, Carambola
• Botanical family: Oxalidaceae
• Geographic origin: Tropical South East Asia
• Current geographic distribution: Tropical areas worldwide
• Pollination: Mainly bees
• Uses: Edible fruits, leaves and flowers, medicinal plant (traditional use against fever, high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatism or asthma among others (can be toxic for people with renal problems!)
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