NANGKA
Local/Malay Name : Jackfruit
Scientifik Name : Artocarpus heterophyllus Linn
The jackfruit is a fast growing manoecious late producing tree which
grows to a height of 20 metres and produce fruits after 3 years of planting.
The fruits are borne on the main trunk and older branches. The jackfruit
measure 30 to 90 cm by 25 to 50 cm and is the largest of all cultivated
fruits. The rind is pale green to dark yellow and covered with short,
sharp, hexagonal, fleshy spines. A well-ripe fruit emits a very pleasant
smell, has a sweet taste and the flesh is waxy and golden-yellow in colour.
The seeds are hard, large and starchy. There are more than 100 seeds per
fruit.
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