Let's Grow them now (Part IV)
jamaica-gleaner.com
18-Sep-2008
        

published: Thursday | September 18, 2008 Bilimbi is originally from Indonesia but can also be found in the Phillipines, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It was introduced to Jamaica in 1973 from Timor. It is close to the star fruit family and does well in St Mary. It is reputed to be good for high blood pressure and is favoured by locals of Indian descent. When curried it tastes like meat. The tree grows up to... [read full story]                    

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