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Star apple is a rather unknown, but beautiful tree with leaves that are golden brown on the underside, which is why it is also called Golden leaf tree. Here is some basic information and some photos of the star apple.
| Scientific name: | Chrysophyllum cainito L. |
| Synonym: | Achras caimito |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Common names: | Star apple, Apple star, Goldenleaf tree, Kayimit |
| Spanish: Caimito, Estrella | |
| French: Caimite, Caimitier | |
| Origin: | Lowlands of Central America and the West Indies |
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| Evergreen or deciduous: | Evergreen |
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| Leaves: | The underside of the leaves has a golden color. |
| Fruits: | The round purple skinned fruits have the size of a baseball. When cut the fruits show a core that looks like a star. The fruit contains a soft and sweet pulp. Embedded in the pulp are some flattened hard seeds. |
| Climate and weather: | Tropical and near tropical climates |
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| Height: | 10 - 20 meter |
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| Propagation: | Propagated from seed |
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Proverbs
- Li chich kou kayimit (He/she is cheap like a kayimit). This is a Haitian proverb used when talking about somebody who is considered "cheap" or "stingy".
- Who knows more proverbs or quotes about star apple? Please send me a message if you know one.
Recipes
Who knows a recipe that contains star apple?
