Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Breadfruit or Artocarpus altilis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 20-26m tall. It has a wide crown and a straight, cylindrical bole that can be 1.8 m in diameter. The flowers are toasted and used as relief from tooth ache. Flower extracts are used to treat ear oedema.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour similar to that of artichoke hearts. — Edible portion: Fruit, Seeds, Leaves, Flowers, Vegetable.; Breadfruit is a versatile food that can be cooked and eaten at all stages of its development.; The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.; The unripe fruit, as small as 2 - 6cm in diameter, is eaten as a starchy vegetable with a flavour similar to that of artichoke hearts.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland humid tropics. (Zone 10)