Breadfruit Institute
Lemae
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Lemae whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Mariana Islands
Locality: Saipan
Distribution: Guam, Rota, Saipan
Notes: All varieties of breadfruit in Guam and the Mariana Islands are called "Lemae." The white flesh is solid and dense and has a firm texture when cooked.
Season: July; few fruit September, November

Fruit
Shape: Oval to Heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough, irregularly raised, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 2.5
Average Weight (kg): 1.9
Length (cm): 13 - 19
Width (cm): 13 - 18
Average Size (cm): 15 x 15
Core size (cm): 8 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 32 - 53
Width (cm): 25 - 45
Average Size (cm): 42 x 33
Lobes: 6 - 9
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 13 - 23
Width (cm): 3 - 5
Average Size (cm): 20 x 4

NTBG Accession(s): 890162
Garden: Kahanu