

Averrhoa
Botanical name: Averrhoa
Averrhoa
Botanical name: Averrhoa


Description


Species of Averrhoa


Bilimbi
Bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is a small tree with edible but sour fruit. This fruit, which has large amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A, is used in Indonesian cuisine similar to tomatoes to give food a sharp tangy flavor.

Carambola
Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) is a tree that’s indigenous to lush and steamy regions of Southeast Asia. Another name for it is star fruit. People call it this because when you slice it in half, you’ll see an unmistakable star shape. Not only is the fruit tasty, but it also reportedly has health benefits.




Scientific Classification
