Jackfruit

Jackfruit

　　The Shweli River lies on the 24th parallel north, five degrees of latitude away from Hainan Island. However, due to its unique geographical environment and climate, many tropical plants from Hainan Island have also made their home here. The jackfruit tree is tall and sturdy, and its fruiting method is different from that of other fruit trees—it bears fruit on branches, trunks, and even on its roots. A single tree can produce up to several hundred fruits, with the largest ones weighing dozens of pounds. Due to its skin and shape resembling a cow’s belly, locals also call it the "cow belly fruit." (Dehong)