Starberry Stellabacca Lucens

Starberry

The Starberry is a delightful, jelly-like fruit notable for its star shape and refreshing sweetness. Growing on Starberry Bushes, these berries range in color from pastel yellow to blue, purple, and pink. Each Starberry emits a subtle, internal luminescence when ripe, faintly glowing like a captured fragment of starlight.

Home Island: Kal
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Growth Cycle: Starberries grow on perennial Starberry bushes. The berries ripen in abundance during the late Bay Season to early Harvest Season months, providing a consistent harvest.
Unique Properties: The Starberry’s most striking feature is its five-pointed star shape , which varies in terms of sharpness, and  its jelly-like texture. When the berry fully ripens, it begins to emit a faint glow from its center, making it easy to harvest. Many claim that the berry provides a subtle, fleeting sense of clarity when eaten raw.
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Practical Uses: The Starberry is a popular and refreshing treat. Often consumed raw for its unique flavor and texture, many claim it is “exactly how you’d imagine a star would taste, but sweet…” It can be used to create translucent jams, jellies, and desserts, where its glowing property adds an enchanting aesthetic touch.
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Lore and Cultural Significance: Many like to believe that the Starberry is solidified starlight fell to Kal. It is a comforting snack, said to help clear the mind and soothe anxieties.