CARAMBOLO Averrhoa carambola I just want to add deralles nodichis by Danilo . First it is called FRUIT (DE) STAR because when making perpendicular cuts the slices form an almost perfect star. As for its properties, it has the demerit of being one of the 10 most toxic fruits. It can cause the death of people xon renal deficiency, because the fruit contains two dangerous toxins that require kidneys in very good condition to be able to eliminate them.
In Colombia it is the name of a fruit, also known as star fruit. Plant that produces carambolos (a fruit in Colombia). It is also called star fruit, star averrhoa, carambolera, carambola, torombolo, chiramelo, miramelo, Chinese tamarind, tamarind culí or starambolo. Its scientific name is Averrhoa carambola and belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. In billiards, ball that stings to make carambolas.