Breadfruit Institute
Mei puau
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Mei puau whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Marquesas: Nuku Hiva
Notes: Very good to eat.
Season: September - November; some fruit July

Fruit
Shape: Oval to heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 1.5 - 3.2
Average Weight (kg): 2.1
Length (cm): 16 - 20
Width (cm): 15 - 20
Average Size (cm): 19 x 16
Core size (cm): 11 x 5
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 43 - 57
Width (cm): 32 - 44
Average Size (cm): 48 x 37
Lobes: 4 - 10
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 15 - 32
Width (cm): 3 - 5
Average Size (cm): 23 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890462
Garden: Kahanu


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