Pitaya is native to southern Mexico and Pacific coasts of Central America. Two main varieties: Stenocereus (sour pitaya) and Selenicereus (dragon fruit). Dragon fruit comes in three types: white, red, and yellow
Star fruit is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, native to tropical Southeast Asia. Tree reaches up to 9m height with deciduous leaves and lilac flowers. Fruit has distinctive star-shaped cross-section and 5-6 ridges down sides. Contains oxalic acid and caramboxin, which can be harmful to kidney patients
Tropical tree reaching up to 30 meters in height. Leaves are 10-20 cm long with 6-9 pairs of leaflets. Produces light-yellow inflorescences 10-46 cm long. Fruit is circular, 2.5 cm wide with black seed resembling an eye
Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Tree grows 6-25 meters tall and produces edible fruit. Fruit has deep purple exocarp when ripe, edible white endocarp. Contains xanthones and other phytochemicals in its flesh
Rambutan is a medium-sized tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Tree grows 15-24 meters tall with alternate, pinnate leaves. Fruit is round drupe with reddish skin and fleshy spines. Name means 'hair' in Malay, referring to fruit's hairy protuberances
The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit, reaching 5-15 meters in height. The tree features winged leaves, yellow-white flowers, and a thick trunk. The fruit is 15-25 cm in diameter, weighing 1-2 kilograms. The fruit contains 11-18 segments with a thick rind