Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola is a species of tree in the family Oxalidaceae; it has a number of common names, including carambola and star fruit. This evergreen tree is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. "A. carambola" is a small tree or shrub that grows 5–12 metres tall, with rose to red-purple flowers. The flowers are small and bell-shaped, with five petals that have whitish edges. The flowers are often produced year round under tropical conditions. The tree is cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions for its edible fruits and for its medicinal uses. Botanically pericarp is the
What Wondrous Love Is This of his "American Hymnsong Suite" (2003) for concert band. In 1966, the United Methodist "Book of Hymns" became the first standard hymnal to incorporate "What Wondrous Love Is This". "What Wondrous Love Is This" is now a widely known hymn and is included in many major hymnals, including the "Baptist Hymnal", "Book of Praise" (Presbyterian), "Chalice Hymnal" (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)), "Common Praise" (Anglican), "The Hymnal 1982" (Episcopalian), "Lutheran Book of Worship", "New Century Hymnal" (United Church of Christ), "Presbyterian Hymnal", "Voices United" (United Church of Canada), "The Worshipping Church" (interdenominational), "Worship" (Roman Catholic), and "Singing the Living Tradition"