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Breadnut
Brosimum alicastrum
a.k.a. Mayan Breadnut, Snakewood
Medium, yellow/green, rounded fruit with a single round seed.
Seed Availability
Seeds are now available at our seed store.
Description
Very large, rainforest canopy tree. The tree can be weedy in some tropical areas.
Hardiness
The breadnut will survive brief frosts. Can be grown outside in parts of Florida and California.
Growing Environment
Water regularly. Grow in full sun.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
When boiled, the seed (nut) is edible. It was an important food crop for the Mayans. The wood is used as timber in construction and furniture. The latex is sometimes mixed with chicle.
Native Range
Native to tropical America.
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