Thanks, Yazdy ji. Some extracts from Wikipedia link on *jackfruit* (*Artocarpus heterophyllus *): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit
The *jackfruit* (*Artocarpus heterophyllus*) is a species of tree<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree>of the mulberry family ( Moraceae <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraceae>) native to parts of South<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia>and Southeast Asia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asia>. It is well suited to tropical lowlands. Its fruit is the largest tree borne fruit<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit>in the world [1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit#cite_note-0>, seldom less than about 25 cm (10 in) in diameter. Even a relatively thin tree, around 10 cm (4 in) diameter, can bear large fruit. The fruits can reach 36 kg (80 lbs) in weight and up to 90 cm (36 in) long and 50 cm (20 in) in diameter. The jackfruit is something of an acquired taste, but it is very popular in many parts of the world. The sweet yellow sheaths around the seeds are about 3–5 mm thick and have a taste similar to that of pineapple<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple>, but milder and less juicy. The jackfruit is native to India <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India>, Bangladesh <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh>, Nepal<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal>, and Sri Lanka <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka>. It is also possibly native to the Malay Peninsula <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_Peninsula>, though, more likely, it was introduced there by humans. It is commercially grown and sold in South <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia>, Southeast Asia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asia> and northern Australia<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Australia>. It is also grown in parts of Hawaii <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii>, Brazil <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil>, Suriname<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname>, Madagascar <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar>, and in islands of the West Indies <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Indies> such as Jamaica<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica>and Trinidad <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad>. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh> and Indonesia<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia>. All jackfruit plants are frost sensitive. The jackfruit bears fruit three years after planting. The jackfruit has played a significant role in the Indian agriculture (and culture) from time immemorial. Archeological findings in India have revealed that jackfruit was cultivated in India 3000 to 6000 years ago. Findings also indicate that Indian Emperor Ashoka the Great<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashoka_the_Great>(274–237 BC) encouraged arbori-horticulture of various fruits including jackfruit. Varahamihira <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varahamihira>, the Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer wrote a chapter on the treatment of trees in his Brhat Samhita<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brhat_Samhita>. His treatise includes a specific reference on grafting to be performed on trees such as jackfruit. [2]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit#cite_note-1> Outside of its countries of origin, fresh jackfruit can be found at Asian food markets. It is also extensively cultivated in the Brazilian<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil>coastal region, being commercialized in local markets. It may also be available canned in sugar syrup or frozen. Sweet jackfruit chips<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit_chips>are produced by various manufacturers. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 12:50 AM, Yazdy Palia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This looks like the Jack fruit tree. > Regards > Yazdy Palia > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 12:44 AM, dhaivat hathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > a fairly large sized tree growing at the altitude of about 700 feet on > the > > slopes of mount Girnar, Junagadh - Gujarat. > > > > girnar is a dry decidious, hilly and thorny forest and conists rich > flowra > > and fauna. > > > > -- > > Have a nice time, > > Regards, > > Dhaivat.. > > > > > > "Monitor alone uses more than half of computer's total power. I choose to > > switch off the monitor everytime I take a break." > > > > Save a tree - please do not print this email unless you really need to. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- With regards, J.M.Garg "We often ignore the beauty around us" Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
