Artocarpus Incisa

This is the breadfruit tree of the South Sea

Islands, where its introduction gave occasion for the historical

incidents arising from the mutiny of the "Bounty." The round

fruits contain a white pulp, of the consistence of new bread. It

is roasted before being eaten, but has little flavor. The tree

furnishes a viscid juice containing caoutchouc, which is used as

glue for calking canoes. In the South Sea Islands the breadfruit

constitutes the principal article of diet; it is prepared by

baking in an oven heated by hot stones.