Akee: Tree

: Alternate, pinnately compound leaves with 3–5 pairs of elliptical leaflets.

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: Pear-shaped pods that turn from green to bright red/yellow-orange when ripe, splitting open to reveal three large black seeds and creamy yellow flesh (arils). Cultivation and Requirements : Alternate, pinnately compound leaves with 3–5 pairs

: Reaches 7 to 25 meters in height with a highly branched architecture. Cultivation and Requirements : Reaches 7 to 25

The ( Blighia sapida ) is a tropical evergreen native to West Africa and serves as the national fruit of Jamaica. While valued for its buttery fruit used in the iconic "Ackee and Saltfish" dish, the tree is equally notorious for its potent toxins, necessitating careful handling and specific environmental conditions for growth. Botanical Overview Scientific Name : Blighia sapida .