Artocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Artocarpus genus includes a wide variety of evergreen trees, many of which are cultivated for their edible fruits.
- Artocarpus trees are native to Asia but have been introduced to tropical regions around the world for their timber and fruit.
- Breadfruit, a type of Artocarpus, is a staple food in many Pacific Island cultures.
- The Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly known as jackfruit, is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.
- Artocarpus trees are often used as shade trees in tropical landscapes due to their dense foliage and rapid growth rate.