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Artocarpus lacucha

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Family: Moraceae · Genus: Artocarpus

Artocarpus lacucha

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Artocarpus lacucha, also known as monkey jack or monkey fruit, is a tropical evergreen tree species of the family Moraceae. It is distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The tree is valued for its wood; its fruit is edible and is believed to have medicinal value. In Northeastern Thailand, the wood is used to make pong lang, a local traditional instrument. This tree is mentioned in the Arthashastra.

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