Milk fruit, also known as Star Apple, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree valued for its sweet, milky-flavored pulp. The fruits are round, with smooth green or purple skin depending on the variety. When cut crosswise, the flesh shows a star-shaped pattern, which gives the fruit its common name.

The pulp is soft, jelly-like, and creamy white to light purple, with a sweet taste and milky latex. It is mainly eaten fresh and sometimes used in desserts, juices, and fruit salads.

The tree is a medium to large evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and a golden-brown underside. It grows well in warm tropical climates and well-drained soils. Milk fruit is appreciated for its unique flavor, ornamental value, and nutritional benefits, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.