Averrhoa carambola
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Averrhoa carambola

carambola

  family oxalidaceae 
  genus averrhoa 

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Identification
Genus  Averrhoa Species  carambola Variety  Cultivar  Common names  carambola Family  OXALIDACEAE Specimen number  S14067 Data source 
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle    Life span    Annual cycle    Stature    Growth form    Growth habit    Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine    Water    Optimal soil texture  Acceptable soil pH  USDA hardiness  AHS heat zones  Sunset climate zones 
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery    Compost  no Size at acquisition    Garden location    Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Plant Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer    Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  yes Collection notes 

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