Star apple
The star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) is a fruit found in Isthmus of Panama, Greater Antilles, West Indies and South East Asia. The name comes from the a star pattern, visible in the pulp. It is not poisonous. Despite of its English name, it is not like an apple.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
| Species: | C. cainito
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Star Apple Media
Caimito picado
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Fruits, usually purple, may also be green or red
