Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis)

Breadfruit, a reference photo — Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit family Moraceae. Its name is derived from the texture of the moderately ripe fruit when cooked, similar to freshly baked bread and having a potato-like flavor.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Breadfruit being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Artocarpus camansi
Artocarpus treculianus
Artocarpus elasticus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Artocarpus
Species: Artocarpus altilis

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