Jackfruit Tree (Artocarpus Heterophyllus)
Jackfruit Tree Hindi Name: Kathhal Sanskrit Name : Kantphaleh Botanical Name: Artocarpus Heterophyllous Jackfruit tree is a medium-size tree & its fruit is the biggest fruit among the fruit trees. Its origin is the Western ghats of South India & few parts of Southeast Asia. Jackfruit tree belongs to the mulberry family (Moraceae). The jackfruit has big leathery leaves. Its big fruit which consumes raw as well as cooked in curry too. Jackfruit seeds are also big in comparison to other fruit seeds. Its seeds are boiled & consumed as a snack.