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The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) [6] is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (). [7] The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit, reaching as much as 55 kg (120 pounds) in weight, 90 cm (35 inches) in length, and 50 cm (20 inches) in diameter.
Artocarpus hirsutus grows at elevations from sea level to around 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in places with an annual rainfall of 1,500 mm (60 in) or more. The species is endemic to the Western Ghats where it is found in evergreen forests. [5]
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Jackfruit: Artocarpus heterophyllus [29] Sweden: Apple: Malus domestica [citation needed] Switzerland: Apple: Malus domestica [citation needed] Taiwan: Pineapple: Ananas comosus [citation needed] Thailand: Mangosteen: Garcinia mangostana [citation needed] Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’.
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Artocarpus is a genus of approximately 60 trees and shrubs of Southeast Asian and Pacific origin, belonging to the mulberry family, Moraceae.Most species of Artocarpus are restricted to Southeast Asia; a few cultivated species are more widely distributed, especially A. altilis (breadfruit) and A. heterophyllus (jackfruit), which are cultivated throughout the tropics.
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Plant species in the Moraceae are best known for their fruits. Overall, most species produced a fleshy fruit containing seeds. Examples include the breadfruit from Artocarpus altilis , the mulberry from Morus rubra , the fig from Ficus carica , and the jackfruit from Artocarpus heterophyllus .