Breadfruit Institute
Mei aueka
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Mei aueka whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Marquesas: Nuku Hiva
Notes: Easy to cook. Rainy season occurs October - December. Breadfruit season: January - June, heaviest in June with some fruit available from August - December. This variety has only one season: November - June.
Season: October

Fruit
Shape: Ellipsoid
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.2 - 1.7
Average Weight (kg): 0.9
Length (cm): 15 - 20
Width (cm): 11 - 14
Average Size (cm): 18 x 12
Core size (cm): 12 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 34 - 52
Width (cm): 23 - 40
Average Size (cm): 45 x 32
Lobes: 4 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 21 - 32
Width (cm): 2 - 5
Average Size (cm): 26 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 900241
Garden: Kahanu