Mei kakano
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Marquesas: Nuku Hiva
Notes: Name means "seed." This is one of the few varieties in the Marquesas that has seeds. Very easy to cook. Boil or roast in pan in oven. Keeps only one day.
Season: April - September
Fruit
Shape: Oval to broad-ovoid
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.8 - 1.6
Average Weight (kg): 1.1
Length (cm): 13 - 17
Width (cm): 11 - 14
Average Size (cm): 15 x 13
Core size (cm): 10 x 4
Seeded, with few to many seeds
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.8 - 1.6
Average Weight (kg): 1.1
Length (cm): 13 - 17
Width (cm): 11 - 14
Average Size (cm): 15 x 13
Core size (cm): 10 x 4
Seeded, with few to many seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 23 - 49
Width (cm): 17 - 36
Average Size (cm): 34 x 26
Lobes: 5 - 8
Average: 6
Width (cm): 17 - 36
Average Size (cm): 34 x 26
Lobes: 5 - 8
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 14 - 28
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 21 x 3
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 21 x 3
NTBG Accession(s): 890461
Garden: Kahanu
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