Chrysophyllum Cainito
The fruit of this plant is known in the West Indies as the star apple, the interior of which, when cut across, shows ten cells, and as many seeds disposed regularly round the center, giving a star-lik...
The fruit of this plant is known in the
West Indies as the star apple, the interior of which, when cut
across, shows ten cells, and as many seeds disposed regularly
round the center, giving a star-like appearance, as stars are
generally represented in the most reliable almanacs. It receives
its botanic name from the golden silky color on the under side of
the leaves.
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