Artocarpus hirsutus
Family: Moraceae
Common Name: Wild Jack
Artocarpus hirsutus, commonly known as Wild Jack, is a large, evergreen tree native to the Western Ghats of India. It is valued for its durable timber and edible fruit. The tree can grow up to 40 meters tall and features dense foliage with leathery, dark green leaves. Its fruit is smaller than the common jackfruit and attracts wildlife. Thriving in tropical climates, it plays an important ecological role in forest ecosystems and is often used in agroforestry.