A Shining Star

Our friend Leslie often hosts yummy dinner parties. At one recent gathering, she confessed that for dessert, she had purchased an unknown purple fruit at the market. The star apple had a sweet and milky flavor and was delicious served with meringue and marzipan. As she was cutting the fruit, I observed several large black seeds. I couldn't help but grab a few to take home for planting.

Not too long later, some sprouts emerged! The sprouts themselves were large, with a thick root and leaves encased in a shell. The leaves eventually broke through and now I have three small green star apple plants!