THE CUBA REVIEW 



17 



The Bilimbi Tree, Showing Its Beautiful Leaves 



capsule, five-cornered, five-celled and five to ten-valved, remotely resembling a cucumber. 

 When ripe the fruit is bright golden yellow and the pulp has a characteristic acid flavor 

 which is greatly appreciated by man. In fact, the tree has been cultivated for ages 

 throughout the hotter parts of India for the fruit, which is used for making a jelly or 

 preserves. The carambola occurs in two forms, the sweet and the sour. The former is 

 eaten raw or cooked and must be regarded as one of the juiciest and most refreshing 



