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Marang Artocarpus odoratissimus a.k.a. Tarap Large yellow-brown fruit covered with spiny protrubences.
Fruits usually grow to 6-8". Flesh is white, juicy, with
a strong smell and sweetish flavor. |
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Uses |
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Eaten fresh. Seeds can be roasted and eaten. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Tropical tree, little cultural information available. Seems to be less-hardy than the jackfruit. Needs regular watering, probably prefers a humid climate. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to Borneo and some islands of the Phillipines. |
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