A Basket of Star Fruit
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
A Basket of Star Fruit
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
These were grown in Hawaii! Carambola, also known as starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The fruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and parts of East Asia. The tree is also cultivated throughout non-indigenous tropical areas, such as in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States.The fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually five, but can sometimes vary); in cross-section, it resembles a star, hence its name. The entire fruit is edible and is usually eaten out of hand. They may also be used in cooking, and can be made into relishes, preserves, and juice drinks.
FEATURED 7/7/21 in "Collectors Gallery"
FEATURED 7/8/21 in "Lady Photographers"
FEATURED 7/15/21 in "Your Very Best Photography"
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July 25th, 2014
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