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Jack Fruit / Jack Tree

A. heterophyllus

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Description:

This tree is in the Fig, Mulberry and Bread Tree family Moraceae. Thought to have originated in the western gnats of the Indian subcontinent, Jack Fruits are the largest tree born fruits in the world weighing up to 35 kg.

The Jack Fruit is a multi floral fruit made up of thousands of individual flowers whose fleshy petals are eaten.

Habitat:

Well Suited to tropical lowlands

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