Chrysophyllum

/ˌkrɪsoʊˈfɪləm/ noun

Definition

A tropical tree genus that produces golden or star-like fruits, commonly called star apple, native to Central and South America.

Etymology

From Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'phyllon' (leaf). The name refers to the tree's golden-colored leaves or the golden appearance of its distinctive star-shaped fruit when cut in cross-section.

Kelly Says

Star apples (Chrysophyllum cainito) have an amazing visual trick—the fruit is round, but if you slice it horizontally, the seeds arrange in a perfect star pattern, which is why it's called the star apple!

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