Averrhoa carambola
FUN FACTS
- Starfruit may be the new drink of your choice for many college students because it is believed to help cure hangovers.
- Starfruit contains soluble fibers that help lower cholesterol levels.
- Travelors who weren't native to Asia thought that the starfruit was a type of cucumber so they referred to it as a "cucumber tree".
- The entire starfruit its edible, waxy coating and all.
- Some people use the juice to cure infections like ringworms and chickenpox.