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	Tropical Fruit Tree Bilimbi - Averrhoa bilimbi.
		The bilimbi is ellipsoid, obovoid or nearly cylindrical, faintly 5-sided, 1 1/2 to 4 in (4-10 cm) long; capped by a thin, star-shaped calyx at the stem-end and tipped with 5 hair-like floral remnants at the apex.
		The bilimbi is generally regarded as too acid for eating raw, but in Costa Rica, the green, uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish which is served with rice and beans.
		Bilimbi juice, because of its oxalic acid content, is useful for bleaching stains from the hands and rust from white cloth, and also tarnish from brass.
	www.destinationtropicals.com /tropical_plants/plant_10.asp (1091 words)

	Bilimbi
		The bilimbi is ellipsoid, obovoid or nearly cylindrical, faintly 5-sided, 1 1/2 to 4 in (4-10 cm) long; capped by a thin, star-shaped calyx at the stem-end and tipped with 5 hair-like floral remnants at the apex.
		The bilimbi is generally regarded as too acid for eating raw, but in Costa Rica, the green, uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish which is served with rice and beans.
		Bilimbi juice, because of its oxalic acid content, is useful for bleaching stains from the hands and rust from white cloth, and also tarnish from brass.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/bilimbi.html (1087 words)

	Bilimbi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Averrhoa bilimbi, commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree or tree sorrel is a close relative of the carambola, of genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae.
		Bilimbi leaves, 30-60 cm long, are alternate, imparipirmate and cluster at branch extremities.
		Too sour to be eaten raw, the uncooked bilimbi is prepared as relish and served with rice and bean in Costa Rica.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bilimbi (553 words)

	Bilimbi
		The bilimbi tree is long-lived, reaches 5-10 m in height.
		Bilimbi leaves, 30-60 cm long, are alternate, imparipirmate and cluster at branch extremities.
		The bilimbi is too acid for eating raw but the green uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish in Suriname.
	www.flowersofindia.net /catalog/slides/Bilimbi.html (247 words)

	Live Plants RARE FILIPINO KAMIAS - BILIMBI FRUIT TREE - eBay (item 350059012832 end time May-17-08 18:48:09 PDT)
		Bilimbi is long-lived attractive tree thatreaches 16 to 33 ft in height; it has a short trunk soon dividing into a number of upright branches.
		Bilimbi has small, fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, yellowish-green or purplish marked with dark-purple, are borne in small, hairy panicles emerging directly from the trunk and oldest, thickest branches and some twigs, as do the clusters of curious fruits.
		The bilimbi is ellipsoid, obovoid or nearly cylindrical, faintly 5-sided, 1 1/2 to 4 in long; capped by a thin, star-shaped calyx at the stem-end and tipped with 5 hair-like floral remnants at the apex.
	cgi.ebay.com /Live-Plants-RARE-FILIPINO-KAMIAS-BILIMBI-FRUIT-TREE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ350059012832 (1520 words)

	Diabetes Medicinal Plant Database......DiaMedBase
		To investigate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of an ethanolic extract of Averrhoa bilimbi Linn.
		To investigate the effect of repeated administration of an ethanolic extract of Averrhoa bilimbi (ABe) leaves, diabetic rats were treated with vehicle (distilled water), ABe (125 mg kg(-1)) or metformin (500 mg kg(-1)) twice a day for 2 weeks.
		The ABe was partitioned with water and butanol to yield a butanol-soluble fraction (BuF) and a water-soluble fraction (AF).
	www.progenebio.in /DMP/Averrhoa.htm (591 words)

	TopTropicals.com - rare plants for home and garden
		The bilimbi is closely allied to the carambola but quite different in appearance, manner of fruiting, flavor and uses.
		The bilimbi leaves and taste of fruit are quite similar to those of the Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite gooseberry), although these plants are not related.
		The bilimbi is generally regarded as too acid for eating raw, although in Costa Rica, the green, uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish which is served with rice and beans.
	toptropicals.com /html/toptropicals/plant_wk/bilimbi.htm (848 words)

	Species Information
		Averrhoa bilimbi is an attractive, long-lived tree, reaching 5-10 m in height; has a short trunk soon dividing into a number of upright branches.
		Perhaps a native of the Moluccas, A. bilimbi is cultivated throughout Indonesia, it is cultivated and semi-wild everywhere in the Philippines and is much grown in Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
		Food: A. bilimbi is generally regarded as too acidic for eating raw, but in Costa Rica, the green, uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish which is served with rice and beans or an accompaniment for fish and meat.
	www.worldagroforestrycentre.org /sea/Products/AFDbases/af/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=17943 (1002 words)

	Bilimbi - Averrhoa bilimbi
		Generally not as cold hardy as the star fruit.
		Growing Environment: The bilimbi prefers a tropical environment, and generally needs year-round water.
		Uses: The most common use for the fruits is a flavoring for prepared fish and meat dishes.
	www.tradewindsfruit.com /bilimbi.htm (155 words)

	Averrhoa bilimbi - Meet the Plants - National Tropical Botanical Garden Plant Database
		The flowers of the Bilimbi usually grow directly out of the trunk of the tree, and are cream colored with red dots about 1.5 to 2 cm.
		Bilimbi is not known to grow in the wild, but is found cultivated throughout Malaysia and Indonesia, which is likely where it was first domesticated.
		Bilimbi uses a systerm known as “heterostylie” to ensure that that trees are not inbred.
	www.ntbg.org /plants/plant_details.php?plantid=11908&rid=2182 (286 words)

	The Hindu : Assorted Bilimbi
		AVERRHOA Bilimbi, or Vilimbipuli or Irumpanpuli (in Malayalam), is a fruit seen in the backyard of most homes in Kerala.
		When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from the fire and add the juice of the Bilimbi.
		Add a little salt to the bilimbi and keep in the sun for two days, in a wide-mouthed, shallow earthen vessel.
	www.thehindu.com /thehindu/mag/2003/01/26/stories/2003012600380700.htm (563 words)

	Bilimbi, Cucumber Tree, Pickle Fruit (Averrhoa bilimbi)
		The Bilimbi is native to the Moluccas (Indonesia) but is now cultivated in many other places in the Tropics.
		As with the carambola, there is a sweet form of the bilimbi, which lacks the acid taste.
		Fruits of the bilimbi are candied or cooked with sugar as a preserve.
	www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Oxalidaceae/Averrhoa_bilimbi.html (331 words)

	Averrhoa Bilimbi - Bilimbi.
		The bilimbi tree reaches a height of 16 to 35 ft. has a short trunk dividing into upright branches.
		The origin of this plant is Indonesia and since the bilimbi is a tropical species it is sensitive to the cold, especially young plants.
		In Malaysia the leaves of bilimbi are used as a treatment for venereal disease.
	www.tropilab.com /bilimbi.html (239 words)

	The Hindu : Medicinal Bilimbi
		BILIMBI, botanically known as Averrhoa bilimbi (Family: oxalidaceae) is probably one of the very few plants familiar by a common name in different parts of India.
		Bilimbi is considered to be a native of Malaysia and cultivated in gardens in India and Burma.
		The leaves of the Bilimbi are entire and oblong with the base usually rounded.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/2001/08/19/stories/1319045c.htm (268 words)

	The Art and Science of Food. Indonesian Culinary from Winnipeg - Manitoba, Canada: [WHB #111] Bilimbi and Cumi Tumis ...
		Bilimbi has a scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi and belimbing wuluh or belimbing sayur is other names in bahasa Indonesia.
		Nowdays, bilimbi is cultivated or found semi-wild throughout Indonesia, the Phillipines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
		Bilimbi and this recipe are my entry for WHB (Weekend Herb Blogging) # 111, hosted by Kalyn.
	indonesia-eats.blogspot.com /2007/12/whb-111-bilimbi-and-cumi-tumis-aceh.html (967 words)

	Averrhoa bilimbi
		Many people are familiar with the carambola, but a close relative, the bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is cultivated by some people for its interesting acid fruits.
		Bilimbis generally produce heavy crops of fruit over a long season once they mature and its easily propagated by seeds.
		Plant bilimbi in a well drained soil that's slightly acid for best growth and keep away from salt wind near the ocean or intracoastal since they burn badly.
	www.quisqualis.com /47bilimjoy.html (234 words)

	BELIZEmagazine.com - The Internet Magazine of Belize
		The bilimbi is normally grown as a backyard fruit tree for home consumption as well as for its ornamental appearance.
		Depending on the location and type of soil, the tree may reach a height of 8 to 50 feet.
		However, the bilimbi is very tart, crunchy and juicy similar to eating green apples.
	www.belizemagazine.com /edition12/english/e12_24plants.htm (323 words)

	Fruits AND Health: The Bilimbi Benefits
		In 1793, the bilimbi was carried from the
		Bilimbis are all much the same wherever they are grown, but P.J. Wester reported that a form with sweet fruits had been discovered in the
		The bilimbi is generally regarded as too acid for eating raw, but in
	dailyfruits.blogspot.com /2008/01/bilimbi-benefits.html (1089 words)

	Achard bilimbi, Mauritian cuisine, cooking and recipes from Mauritius
		Spread sliced bilimbis on a flat non metallic container and uniformly sprinkle with salt.
		Place in the sun and allow the bilimbis to dehydrate (half or full day day depending on the temperature).
		Remove the bilimbis, gently hand strain the water and salt from the bilimbis.
	ile-maurice.tripod.com /bilimbi.htm (354 words)

	Plant It Hawaii, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Averrhoa bilimbi L. Bilimbi is a relative of Carambola or Starfruit but is very different in taste, flavor, and appearance.
		The English name for this curious-looking fruit is 'cucumber tree.' It is thought to have originated from the Moluccas and is now found from Africa through India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, and into Central and South America.
		The fruit is ready to pick when the skin changes from bright green to yellow-green.
	www.plantithawaii.com /plant_guide/bilimbi.htm (146 words)

	Asia Food Glossary Page
		Slice the bilimbi, put into a bowl and pour over just enough water to cover.
		Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and leave for 30 minutes or longer, then rinse and squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the bilimbi.
		Heat the oil in a pan and fry the curry leaves and onion until the onion is soft and starts turning golden.
	www.asiafood.org /recipe_list_link.cfm?recipeid=88&startno=1&endno=1&keyword=test&dish= (112 words)

	The Hare Krsnas - Spiritual Practice - Krsna Prasadam - Recipes - Beverages, Fruit & Squash
		Bilimbi (cut into circles or lengthwise), 1 pound
		Beat the bilimbi in a blender after adding 1/4 cup water.
		Strain the pulp through a sieve and set the juice aside.
	www.harekrsna.com /practice/prasadam/recipes/beverages2.htm (888 words)

	Caribfruits - BILIMBI / Fruits des Antilles
		Natif d’Indonésie, le bilimbi est très apprécié dans les zones tropicales asiatiques.
		Son acidité est telle qu’en Asie, le bilimbi se prépare au vinaigre comme les cornichons ou en condiment (curry, achards).
		Le bilimbi et la carambole contiennent de l’acide oxalique qui a la propriété d’enlever la rouille des métaux et du linge.
	caribfruits.cirad.fr /fiches_fruits/bilimbi (243 words)

	Averrhoa bilimbi (Oxalidaceae) - HEAR species info
		Information on Averrhoa bilimbi as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
		Nomenclatural information about Averrhoa bilimbi is provided by ITIS.
		Nomenclatural information about Averrhoa bilimbi is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).
	www.hear.org /species/averrhoa_bilimbi (246 words)

	Bilimbi Bay in Twin Cities, MN - AOL City Guide
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		We had a great time eating on the patio...I was suprised at the food...it tasted very fresh and had a lot of great flavor...something...
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	search.cityguide.aol.com /twincities/restaurants/bilimbi-bay/v-132326 (406 words)

	Asian food recipes : Seafood Recipes - Sambal Fish with Bilimbi
		Heat oil in a wok and fry paste, red sliced chillies and lemon grass until fragrant and oil separates.
		Pour in coconut milk, bilimbi sugar and salt and bring to a slow boil.
		Note : If bilimbi is not available, use 1 tablespoon lemon juice as substitute.
	www.asianfood-recipes.com /Seafood_Recipes/Sambal-fish-with-bilimbi.php (192 words)

	TrekNature \| ~ Averrhoa bilimbi ~ Photo
		This wasp was captured while having a taste at this wild Averrhoa bilimbi.
		Averrhoa bilimbi, commonly known as bilimbi, bimbli, belimbing, blimbling, biling (and also bimbiri in Sinhala), cucumber tree or tree sorrel is a close relative of the carambola, of genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae.
		This is essentially a tropical tree, less resistant to cold than the carambola, growing best in rich and well-drained soil (but also stands limestone and sand).
	www.treknature.com /gallery/Asia/Malaysia/photo156739.htm (478 words)

	Bilimbi Bay (Apple Valley) - Apple Valley Music Venue:: Twin Cities Music Network
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		Bilimbi Bay hosts a Key West style atmosphere with great food, fun bartenders and servers, and amazing musical performances.
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	www.tcmusic.net /venue815.html (91 words)

	Averrhoa bilimbi - Tropical Plants Forum - GardenWeb
		A picture of this fruit can be found here.
		bilimbi has thin plate like seeds, which get non-viable very quickly (1 - 2 days).
		This is one of the main reasons you do not see this seed listed in seed suppliers lists (at least not the good suppliers)
	www.au.gardenweb.com /forums/load/oztrop/msg061913311570.html (173 words)

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