Breadfruit

Also known as Sukun, Ulu, Rima

Polynesian voyagers transported root cuttings of this magnificent canopy tree across thousands of miles of ocean, establishing it on islands throughout the South Pacific. Large glossy leaves with deep pinnate lobes create a dense shade canopy that shelters diverse understory flora and tropical birds. The massive globose fruits develop from dense female inflorescences and rely on fruit bats for seed dispersal in wild island populations.