Breadfruit is a photograph by James Temple which was uploaded on December 31st, 2009.
Breadfruit
The breadfruit was cultivated by Pacific Islanders as a food crop. It was one of the economic plants that the Hawaiians brought with them in their... more
by James Temple
Title
Breadfruit
Artist
James Temple
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The breadfruit was cultivated by Pacific Islanders as a food crop. It was one of the "economic plants" that the Hawaiians brought with them in their voyaging canoes. Although the Hawaiians depended on Taro as a primary food source, ulu was relied upon during times of famine. The ulu tree grows 40-60 feet tall. Its shiny dark, deeply lobed leaves is said to be the inspiration of the first Hawaiian quilt design. The fruits can weigh up to 10 pounds. The ulu that is commonly found in Hawaii bears fruit twice a year and it is seedless. Ulu is nutritionally comparable to sweet potato and to taro. It is high in fiber and is one of the �better� carbohydrates. It is a good alternative to the white potato for those who are counting carbohydrates. When the ulu is (green) mature, it is high in starch. When the ulu is ripe, the starch turns to sugar making it sweet.
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December 31st, 2009
Comments (3)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest FRUIT BEARING TREES ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
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