Breadfruit Institute
Momolega
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Momolega whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Samoa
Locality: Upolu
Notes: Name means "egg yolk" because the flesh is a deep yellow color.
Season: July - November; few fruit May

Fruit
Shape: Round, oval or heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.7 - 1.3
Average Weight (kg): 0.9
Length (cm): 12 - 14
Width (cm): 10 - 13
Average Size (cm): 13 x 12
Core size (cm): 8 x 4
Seeded, with few to many seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 34 - 43
Width (cm): 26 - 38
Average Size (cm): 38 x 30
Lobes: 8 - 10
Average: 9
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 14 - 18
Width (cm): 2 - 3
Average Size (cm): 16 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 770519
Garden: Kahanu


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