The birch tree belongs to the mulberry family. You can meet him in tropical countries, mainly on the islands.
It is a large tree,reaching 30 meters in height. There are about 40 of its species. Depending on the weather conditions, the bread can be deciduous or evergreen. Outwardly it is a bit like an oak. Fruiting takes 4-5 years.
The tree has a smooth gray bark.Its branches amaze with its diversity. Some can be thick, and have leaves along the entire length, while others are thin, with a small amount of green only at the ends.
Also the plant has very unusual large and thick leaves. They can be of different shapes (whole or dissected), even on one branch of the tree.
Flowers plants are small, plain and havegreen color. They can be male and female. The first have an elongated shape and dissolve before. Female - with a larger inflorescence, reminiscent of the shape of a mace.
The special value of breadfruit is itsFruits, which are the constant and the main food of the inhabitants of the tropical regions. They are large fruits that have an oval shape. Mature fruits are yellow, and also yellow-brown, and reach a weight of 3-4 kilograms. Inside, depending on the species, there are (and may be absent) seeds that also eat.
Few trees and shrubs can be compared to this generous fruitful plant. In just one season, it can yield up to 200 fruits.
Mature fruits are eaten in fried, boiled or baked form. They taste something like bread and potatoes at the same time. The seeds of the plant are also fried and eaten.
Since many fruits are ripe at the same time,local residents came up with their own way of storing them. To do this, dig a pit, lining the bottom with the leaves of the breadfruit tree and put in it the peeled and washed fruits. Before their use, they wander for a few weeks, although in a similar state the fruits remain edible after a year and even more.
В получившуюся массу добавляют кокосовое масло и bake cakes. They taste like ordinary bread. Tourists usually get used to it quickly. Also, fruits can be used as one of the ingredients of a local dish.
The breadfruit is distinguished by its compositionfiber content. Eating its fruits reduces cholesterol, reduces the risk of certain heart diseases. The plant normalizes the work of the intestines, clearing it of toxins.
Grain also contains fatty acids, which regulate the metabolic process, help bone growth and affect the condition of hair and skin.
The plant is known not only for its fruits.Its wood is also very much appreciated. It is lightweight, durable and resistant to worms, insects and various fungi that can damage. Breadwood is used in the construction of dwellings, musical instruments and boats.
And from fibers of young plants of some kinds paper, clothes, fishing tackles and ropes are made.
Bread tree, a photo of which can be found on the Internet, has analogs for growing at home. But such a plant will not bear fruit, it is used as an ordinary flower.
