jackfruit tree

Thân thiện

A large jackfruit tree grows in a sunny tropical garden.

Definition

Noun: * Jackfruit tree: A tropical evergreen tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, cultivated for its large, edible composite fruit and its seeds.

Usage

The term "jackfruit tree" is used specifically to refer to the tree itself, distinguishing it from its fruit, which is called a "jackfruit." * The jackfruit tree in our backyard provides shade and fruit. * They planted a jackfruit tree because the climate is suitable.

Advanced Usage

• The jackfruit tree is notable for producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.
• It is a member of the mulberry family (Moraceae).

Variants and Related Words

• Jackfruit (noun): The large, edible fruit produced by the jackfruit tree.
  • The jackfruit can weigh over 30 kilograms.
• Jak, Jack (noun): Less common variant names for the tree or its fruit.

Synonyms

• Artocarpus heterophyllus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
• Jak tree: A variant name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• jackfruit
• Artocarpus heterophyllus