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.

Uses

Eaten fresh. Seeds can be roasted and eaten.

Plant Cultivation

Tropical tree, little cultural information available. Seems to be less-hardy than the jackfruit. Needs regular watering, probably prefers a humid climate.

Origin and Distribution

Native to Borneo and some islands of the Phillipines.

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Artocarpus odoratissimus

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