Goa has many varieties of fruits. The most common fruits are mangoes, jackfruits, cashews, pineapples.
There are several other fruits grown in Goa.
This is Bilimbi (Averrhoa Bilimbi). In the local language it is called Bimal or Bimla (plural).
This fruit is very commonly found in Goa, although may not be native to Goa. The tree grows upto 20 feet tall. The fruits are green, sour, crunchy and juicy. The Bilimbi grows to 3 to 4 inches in length and upto one inch in diameter. This fruit is mostly used in curry or for making pickles.
The fruits grow in a bunch, several hundreds of them.
This picture is taken in the month of November, winter time in Goa.
There are several other fruits grown in Goa.
This is Bilimbi (Averrhoa Bilimbi). In the local language it is called Bimal or Bimla (plural).
This fruit is very commonly found in Goa, although may not be native to Goa. The tree grows upto 20 feet tall. The fruits are green, sour, crunchy and juicy. The Bilimbi grows to 3 to 4 inches in length and upto one inch in diameter. This fruit is mostly used in curry or for making pickles.
The fruits grow in a bunch, several hundreds of them.
This picture is taken in the month of November, winter time in Goa.
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