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Averrhoa carambola is a slow growing species of woody plants; it is multi-stemmed with short trunk and best grows up to 6 to 9 m in height. It has a bushy appearance with many branches producing a broad, rounded crown and a trunk base which can reach up to 15cm in diameter [3,11].Star fruit — or carambola — is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five-point star. The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavor that makes it popular in a number of dishes. The star fruit is yellow or green in color. It comes in two main types: a smaller, sour variety and a larger, sweeter one.