Yap
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Palau
Locality: Koror
Distribution: Yap
Notes: This variety originated on the island of Yap. The tree has fruit at some stage of development throughout most of the year. The homeowner refers to the fruit as "family size" because it is so large and provides a meal for a large family. Best baked or roasted.
Season: Almost year-round; December - October.
Fruit
Shape: Ellipsoid
Skin Texture: Rough, spiky, with hard raised center
Weight (kg): 2.1 - 3.9
Average Weight (kg): 3.1
Length (cm): 29 - 34
Width (cm): 11 - 17
Average Size (cm): 32 x 14
Core size (cm): 25 x 4
Seedless
Skin Texture: Rough, spiky, with hard raised center
Weight (kg): 2.1 - 3.9
Average Weight (kg): 3.1
Length (cm): 29 - 34
Width (cm): 11 - 17
Average Size (cm): 32 x 14
Core size (cm): 25 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 41 - 59
Width (cm): 31 - 50
Average Size (cm): 46 x 37
Lobes: 7 - 8
Average: 8
Width (cm): 31 - 50
Average Size (cm): 46 x 37
Lobes: 7 - 8
Average: 8
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 20 - 33
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 29 x 3
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 29 x 3
NTBG Accession(s): 900250,030045
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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