The green star apple has an aromatic and tropical sweet flavour with nuances of apple
The fruit’s natural sweetness and low calorie content make it an ideal addition to a healthy
turned pieces
powdered form
making it a prized find for those fortunate enough to encounter it
Pungara Fruit Plant (Garcinia macrophylla) The green star apple hasGarcinia macrophylla (Pungara) Common Names: Pungara, Bacuripari. Botanical Name: Garcinia macrophylla General Information: Family: Clusiaceae Native Range: Southern Mexico, Guatemala, northern South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas), Caribbean (Trinidad). Size: Evergreen tree, 8 12 meters tall, with stiff, leathery leaves. Fruit: Rounded conical, pointed at one or both ends, about 8 cm wide, thick yellow rind