Dugdug
Artocarpus mariannensis Trecul
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Mariana Islands
Locality: Rota, Saipan, Palau, Kiribati, Pohnpei, Tokelau, Pohnpei, Kosrae
Other Names: Ebeiei, Kuru kiniti, Mei chocho, Meikole, Meipa, Te mai, Ulu elise
Notes: Found on limestone cliffs and coastal areas. Common atoll variety and thrives in sandy soils. The deep-yellow flesh is a good source of vitamin A and carotenoids. Can be eaten raw or cooked.
Fruit
Shape: Irregular
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.1 - 0.5
Average Weight (kg): 0.3
Length (cm): 7 - 14
Width (cm): 7 - 10
Average Size (cm): 11 x 8
Core size (cm): 7 x 3
Seeded, with few to many seeds
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.1 - 0.5
Average Weight (kg): 0.3
Length (cm): 7 - 14
Width (cm): 7 - 10
Average Size (cm): 11 x 8
Core size (cm): 7 x 3
Seeded, with few to many seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 22 - 39
Width (cm): 12 - 27
Average Size (cm): 29 x 18
Lobes: 0 - 3
Average: 1
Width (cm): 12 - 27
Average Size (cm): 29 x 18
Lobes: 0 - 3
Average: 1
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 8 - 34
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 19 x 3
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 19 x 3
NTBG Accession(s): 890452,900252,970306, 000523
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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