St. John Flora: Breadfruit

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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) trees are some of the largest trees found in the Virgin Islands and can reach heights of more than 80 feet.

The fruit can be roasted baked, fried or boiled and tastes a lot like fresh-baked bread.

Breadfruit first arrived in the caribbean in1791, brought to Jamaica by Captain William Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame.