Breadfruit Institute
Luthar
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis   

Luthar whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Federated States of Micronesia
Locality: Yap
Notes: Typical atoll variety and does well in sandy soils of coastal regions.
Season: Two seasons: May - July, October - December

Fruit
Shape: Irregular
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.5 - 1.7
Average Weight (kg): 0.9
Length (cm): 16 - 19
Width (cm): 9 - 15
Average Size (cm): 17 x 11
Core size (cm): 12 x 3
Seeded, with few seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 27 - 43
Width (cm): 18 - 31
Average Size (cm): 35 x 24
Lobes: 2 - 6
Average: 5
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 19 - 31
Width (cm): 2 - 3
Average Size (cm): 26 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890184
Garden: Kahanu


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