Anjili chakka, also known as wild jackfruit, is a smaller, spiny, sweet fruit native to the Western Ghats of India, similar in appearance to a baby jackfruit. It is edible and prized for its sweet, sometimes tart, yellow flesh, but the tree is also highly valued for its durable, teak-like timber used in construction and boat-making.
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Fruit:
It is a smaller, palm-sized, spiny, sweet, and edible fruit that is yellow when ripe. Its texture can be slightly more fibrous than jackfruit.
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Tree:
The Artocarpus hirsutus tree is a tropical evergreen that is native to India.
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Uses:The fruit is eaten fresh or used in snacks, and its seeds are used for traditional medicine. The timber is durable and water-resistant, making it a popular choice for making furniture, door frames, and especially the famous “snake boats” of Kerala.
