Breadfruit Institute
Mei maoi
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Mei maoi whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Marquesas: Nuku Hiva
Notes: Easy to cook. Most common variety. Wood used for carvings, construction.
Season: May - November; December - January

Fruit
Shape: Oval
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 1 - 1.8
Average Weight (kg): 1.2
Length (cm): 15 - 20
Width (cm): 12 - 15
Average Size (cm): 16 x 13
Core size (cm): 10 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 37 - 50
Width (cm): 29 - 39
Average Size (cm): 41 x 33
Lobes: 6 - 8
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 15 - 30
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 21 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 900239
Garden: Kahanu


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